As a data format, yaml is extremely complicated and it has many footguns. In this post I explain some of those pitfalls by means of an example, and I suggest a few simpler and safer yaml alternatives.
A 10 minute read covering some YAML edge-cases that you should have in mind when writing complex YAML files
I wouldn’t call those examples complex
The description of the post said “complex yaml files”.
I think that proves the author’s point. I also think you’re right in regards to the comment you replied to.