[notes] An Ice Cold Take on CI Config Systems

This article critiques the use of YAML for CI/CD pipeline configuration, arguing that while YAML appears simple and declarative, it becomes a 'pit of failure' when used for complex workflows involving subroutines and data flow. The author discusses alternatives such as Pkl and Dhall, which can output YAML or JSON for compatibility with existing CI systems. The article also references related works on CI system design, including Alexey Kladov's 'CI Dream' and 'CI in a Box', Gregory Szorc's critique of modern CI complexity, and the RWX system. It is a technical analysis relevant to software engineering and DevOps practices.