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# YAML

Converts between a YAML formatted string and its JavaScript object representation, in either direction.

### Inputs

* `payload` (object | string) : A JavaScript object or YAML string.

### Outputs

* `payload` (object | string) :
  * If the input is a YAML string it tries to parse it to a JavaScript object.
  * If the input is a JavaScript object it creates a YAML string.

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