YAML Configuration Management Skill

Master YAML for configuration-driven engineering workflows, enabling reproducible analyses and automated model generation.

When to Use This Skill

Use YAML configuration when you need:

• Configuration-driven workflows - Separate data from code
• Reproducible analyses - Version-controlled parameters
• Model templates - Reusable configurations
• Complex nested structures - Hierarchical data organization
• Human-readable configs - Easy to review and modify
• Automated model generation - OrcaFlex, FEA, CAD models

Avoid when:

• Binary data needed (use pickle, HDF5)
• Extremely large datasets (use CSV, databases)
• Real-time performance critical (use JSON)