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# YAML::PP::Writer::File

Write YAML output to file or file handle

## SYNOPSIS

```perl
my $writer = YAML::PP::Writer::File->new(output => $file);
```

## DESCRIPTION

The [YAML::PP::Emitter](../Emitter.md) sends its output to the writer.

You can use your own writer. if you want to send the YAML output to
somewhere else. See t/44.writer.t for an example.

## METHODS

- new

    ```perl
    my $writer = YAML::PP::Writer::File->new(output => $file);
    my $writer = YAML::PP::Writer::File->new(output => $filehandle);
    ```

    Constructor.

- write

    ```perl
    $writer->write('- ');
    ```

- init

    ```perl
    $writer->init;
    ```

    Initialize

- finish

    ```perl
    $writer->finish;
    ```

    Gets called when the output ends. If The argument was a filename, the
    filehandle will be closed. If the argument was a filehandle, the caller needs to
    close it.

- output, set\_output

    Getter/setter for the YAML output