Compare the shared data model
JSON and safe YAML can both represent objects, arrays, strings, numbers, booleans, and null. YAML additionally has syntax features that may not map to plain JSON.
Convert JSON to readable YAML
Object key order and array order are retained by the parser and serializer. The result is data, not executable configuration.
Convert bounded YAML to JSON
Aliases are bounded, unresolved custom tags are rejected, and parse errors remain explicit.
Review YAML-specific semantics
Comments, anchors as authored syntax, custom tags, and formatting style do not round-trip through JSON.
Keep configuration local
No schema registry, include, environment variable, or external file is loaded.