def file(cls, path, encoding=None, parser=None):
        """Set a file as a source.

        File are parsed as literal python dicts by default, this behaviour
        can be configured.

        Args:
            path: The path to the file to be parsed
            encoding: The encoding of the file.
                Defaults to 'raw'. Available built-in values: 'ini', 'json', 'yaml'.
                Custom value can be used in conjunction with parser.
            parser: A parser function for a custom encoder.
                It is expected to return a dict containing the parsed values
                when called with the contents of the file as an argument.
        """
        cls.__hierarchy.append(file.File(path, encoding, parser))
Set a file as a source.

        File are parsed as literal python dicts by default, this behaviour
        can be configured.

        Args:
            path: The path to the file to be parsed
            encoding: The encoding of the file.
                Defaults to 'raw'. Available built-in values: 'ini', 'json', 'yaml'.
                Custom value can be used in conjunction with parser.
            parser: A parser function for a custom encoder.
                It is expected to return a dict containing the parsed values
                when called with the contents of the file as an argument.