Python linters, formatters, best practices

python_linters.md

Python linters, formatters, best practices

name	installation	skipping	optional
bandit	pip install bandit	-S
codespell	pip install codespell
mypy	pip install mypy	--disable-error-code	--strict
pylama	pip install pylama	-i --ignore
pylint	pip install pylint	--disable
pyright	pip install pyright
ruff	pip install ruff	--ignore

Formatters

name	installation	skipping	diff
black	pip install black	--check	--diff --color

See also

• roadmap.sh/python
• sourcemaking
• PEP 8 – Style Guide for Python Code
• PEP 257 – Docstring Conventions
• The Hitchhiker's Guide to Python

Helper script

See: https://github.com/c0m4r/okrutnik

Final thoughts

• flake8 has been removed from the list as it complains about valid stuff

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