The YAML writer lets you optionally specify an alternate YAML encoder to use. By default, one is shipped with the framework that is suitable for most configuration tasks. If you find it insufficient, or wish to use more advanced YAML, you may provide an alternate encoder callback.
The method for doing so is to use the
Zend_Config_Writer_Yaml::setYamlEncoder() method, passing it a
valid callback.
<?php
// Use the Symfony Yaml Component:
$writer = new Zend_Config_Writer_Yaml($filename);
$writer->setYamlEncoder(array('sfYaml', 'dump'));
The above uses the Symfony Components' sfYaml component in order
to encode the configuration to YAML.