TOML

Category: File Formats

Category: File Formats

Definition

TOML (Tom's Obvious, Minimal Language) is a configuration file format designed for simplicity, increasingly used in Python-based ML projects.

How It Works

TOML uses clear key-value pairs with explicit typing. It supports sections, arrays, and tables while maintaining readability through minimal syntax.

The format maps directly to hash tables, making parsing straightforward and error messages clear.

Why It Matters

TOML's simplicity reduces configuration errors in ML projects. Python's adoption of pyproject.toml has made it standard for package configuration.

Modern ML tools like Poetry, Black, and many research projects use TOML for configuration.


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