Home Assistant 101: Splitting Your Configuration

Learn how to split your Home Assistant configuration into multiple smaller files for better organization and management. Explore YAML basics, select an appropriate editor, and follow a step-by-step process to divide your configuration. Discover the importance of backups, techniques for splitting integrations, using folders effectively, and understanding different include statements. Gain insights on utilizing the UI editor for YAML creation and explore alternative approaches. Master the art of streamlining your Home Assistant setup for improved efficiency and easier maintenance.

Intro
The Home Assistant configuration file
YAML basics and concepts
Selecting an editor
Backup, backup, backup!
Splitting Integrations into Individual Files
Using folders and multiple files
Types of include statements
Using the UI editor to create YAML
Other alternatives