How To Install python3-strictyaml on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-strictyaml in AlmaLinux 8. python3-strictyaml is Parses and validates a restricted subset of YAML

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-strictyaml on AlmaLinux 8.

What is python3-strictyaml

StrictYAML is a type-safe YAML parser that parses and validates a restricted subset of the YAML specification. Priorities • Beautiful API • Refusing to parse the ugly, hard to read and insecure features of YAML like the Norway problem. • Strict validation of markup and straightforward type casting. • Clear, readable exceptions with code snippets and line numbers. • Acting as a near-drop in replacement for pyyaml, ruamel.yaml or poyo. • Ability to read in YAML, make changes and write it out again with comments preserved. • Not speed, currently.

We can use yum or dnf to install python3-strictyaml on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python3-strictyaml.

Install python3-strictyaml on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install python3-strictyaml using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install python3-strictyaml

Install python3-strictyaml on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install python3-strictyaml using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install python3-strictyaml

How To Uninstall python3-strictyaml on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the python3-strictyaml package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove python3-strictyaml

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-strictyaml on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.