Dumping/loading schema in binary format

[pkmuthu83]

Is it possible to dump the libyang schema/context (which is already loaded in memory) in LYB format, similar to how data is dumped ? Cannot find API for it, hence asking. Also, we want to subsequently load the schema in binary format rather than text format. Thanks !

[michalvasko]

There is no such format for YANG modules, only YANG and YIN.

[pkmuthu83]

Thanks. I am looking for a way to load yang schema files really fast. If we have large number of yang files and we parsed the yang files once into libyang context, is there a way to dump the in-memory context in a format which can be loaded very fast the next time..

[michalvasko]

No, there is no such possibility. But we are currently working on a feature that should allow this although it is still months away from being ready.

[pkmuthu83]

HI @michalvasko : Any update on this feature ?

[michalvasko]

Actually, there is. The feature will be different but should server your purpose, even better than your idea. We are working on support for in-memory context that can be directly used by libyang. Meaning you should be able to "print" the created context once and then just use it until you need to make some changes to it. No parsing involved anymore.

[pkmuthu83]

Ok, thanks. Any idea on the timelines for this feature ?

[michalvasko]

Not really, the feature is rather complex and while almost finished, it will need a lot of testing. So a few months maybe.