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YAML Indentation and Structure/Mappings inside a sequence

Represent a list of objects cleanly.

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Section: Indentation rules

Mappings inside a sequence

yaml
yaml
users:
  - name: Jonathan
    role: admin
  - name: Sarah
    role: editor
Explanation

A common pattern for config, deployments, pipelines, and API fixtures.

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