YAML front matter is a special block of data that is placed at the beginning of a web page or file. It is written in YAML format and is used to store and retrieve data that is associated with the page or file. It can be used to store metadata, such as page titles, authors, tags, etc., as well as custom data like a page's layout or a file's encoding. It is often used in static site generators and content management systems. In this discussion, we'll discuss what YAML front matter is, how it works, and how it can be used.