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Update dependabot.yml file naming information to include the .yaml extension #43123

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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion ...t/code-security/concepts/supply-chain-security/about-the-dependabot-yml-file.md
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Expand Up @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ The `dependabot.yml` file controls how {% data variables.product.prodname_depend

## Where to store the `dependabot.yml` file

You must store this file in the `.github` directory of your repository in the default branch (typically `main`). The path is: `.github/dependabot.yml`.
You must store this file in the `.github` directory of your repository in the default branch (typically `main`). The path is: `.github/dependabot.yml` (you can also use `.github/dependabot.yaml`).
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There are two spaces after the colon in "The path is: .github/dependabot.yml", which looks like an editing artifact and can trip content linting/formatting. Consider tightening the sentence (for example, avoid the colon/parenthetical) and use a single space.

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You must store this file in the `.github` directory of your repository in the default branch (typically `main`). The path is: `.github/dependabot.yml` (you can also use `.github/dependabot.yaml`).
You must store this file in the `.github` directory of your repository in the default branch (typically `main`), at `.github/dependabot.yml` or `.github/dependabot.yaml`.

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I have no strong feelings about this change and the double spaces were already there. A maintainer can commit the suggestion if they agree with the bot.


## How the `dependabot.yml` file works

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