UI Config replaces YAML Config option

Configuration
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With the most recent updates in HA i noticed that some “hardcoded” YAML config entries (eg.: Nanoleaf or MQTT broker) will be deprecated soon (2022.4)

If I understand it right: When setting up a new HA installtion these configurations have to be made via the UI? Backing up or “preset” these settings is no longer possible?

Is this in favor of the community?
I understand that its easier for the majority of people to do a config via the UI - But is it right to deprecate the hardcoded option?

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No, you do not understand it right.

The integrations are still backed up when you create a backup.