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yq: Output a YAML file, in pretty-print format (v4+).
$ yq eval ${filename-yaml}
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This command uses the yq tool to evaluate the content of a YAML file specified by the variable "filename". The "-yaml" suffix is added to the "filename" variable, indicating that the file is in YAML format.

The yq tool is a command-line YAML processor that allows you to query, filter, and manipulate YAML data. By using the "eval" command of yq, you can execute expressions or scripts to perform operations on the YAML data.

In this specific command, the content of the YAML file will be evaluated, potentially executing any expressions or scripts present in the file. The result of the evaluation will depend on the content and purpose of the YAML file being processed.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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