# YAML YAML is a human-readable data serialization language, which was changed to mean “YAML Ain’t Markup Language”[^1] after originally being called “Yet Another Markup Language”[^2] YAML uses key-value pairs. This is helpful for [[Dataview]]. Obsidian switched over to calling them "Properties". ## Streamlining my system - status: - For All Categories: - Active – Currently engaging with it. - Complete – Finished and still relevant for reference or review. - Archived – Finished but no longer actively relevant; stored away for historical purposes. - Dropped – Started but decided not to continue. - Paused – Temporarily on hold. - Someday/Maybe – Possible future interest (replaces Queued). - For Blog Posts Only: - Draft – In development, unfinished. - Scheduled – Complete and has a set release date. [^1]: https://yaml.org [^2]: https://yaml.org/spec/history/2001-05-26.html [^3]: https://help.obsidian.md/Advanced+topics/YAML+front+matter