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Black

Black is an uncompromising Python code formatter that automatically reformats code to comply with a consistent style. It eliminates debates over code formatting by providing a deterministic, opinionated approach that enforces PEP 8 compliance and improves readability. Developers use it to save time on manual formatting and ensure codebases maintain a uniform appearance.

Also known as: black-formatter, black code formatter, python-black, black-python, blackfmt
🧊Why learn Black?

Developers should use Black when working on Python projects, especially in teams, to enforce consistent coding standards and reduce time spent on style discussions. It is particularly valuable for large codebases, open-source projects, or CI/CD pipelines where automated formatting ensures code quality and reduces merge conflicts. Learning Black helps streamline development workflows and promotes best practices in Python programming.

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