*Black* is the uncompromising Python code formatter. By using it, you
-agree to cease control over minutiae of hand-formatting. In return,
+agree to cede control over minutiae of hand-formatting. In return,
*Black* gives you speed, determinism, and freedom from `pycodestyle`
nagging about formatting. You will save time and mental energy for
more important matters.
Options:
-l, --line-length INTEGER Where to wrap around. [default: 88]
- --check Don't write back the files, just return the
+ --check Don't write the files back, just return the
status. Return code 0 means nothing would
change. Return code 1 means some files would be
reformatted. Return code 123 means there was an
internal error.
+ --diff Don't write the files back, just output a diff
+ for each file on stdout.
--fast / --safe If --fast given, skip temporary sanity checks.
[default: --safe]
+ -q, --quiet Don't emit non-error messages to stderr. Errors
+ are still emitted, silence those with
+ 2>/dev/null.
--version Show the version and exit.
--help Show this message and exit.
```
indentation level (like the arguments list and the docstring in the
example above).
+If a line of "from" imports cannot fit in the allotted length, it's always split
+into one per line. Imports tend to change often and this minimizes diffs, as well
+as enables readers of code to easily find which commit introduced a particular
+import. This exception also makes *Black* compatible with
+[isort](https://pypi.org/p/isort/). Use `multi_line_output=3` and
+`include_trailing_comma=True` in your isort config.
+
### Line length
*Black* avoids spurious vertical whitespace. This is in the spirit of
PEP 8 which says that in-function vertical whitespace should only be
-used sparingly. One exception is control flow statements: *Black* will
-always emit an extra empty line after ``return``, ``raise``, ``break``,
-``continue``, and ``yield``. This is to make changes in control flow
-more prominent to readers of your code.
+used sparingly.
*Black* will allow single empty lines inside functions, and single and
double empty lines on module level left by the original editors, except
It will also insert proper spacing before and after function definitions.
It's one line before and after inner functions and two lines before and
-after module-level functions. *Black* will put those empty lines also
-between the function definition and any standalone comments that
-immediately precede the given function. If you want to comment on the
-entire function, use a docstring or put a leading comment in the function
-body.
+after module-level functions. *Black* will not put empty lines between
+function/class definitions and standalone comments that immediately precede
+the given function/class.
### Trailing commas
### Strings
-*Black* prefers double quotes (`"` and `"""`), but only if this does not
-result in more escaping. It will remove escape sequences as necessary as
-part of moving to the other type of quote. This applies to all kinds of
-prefixed strings, including *raw-strings* (`r""`), *byte literals* (`b""`),
-and *formatted strings* (`f""`). The approach above strikes a good balance
-between consistency and legibility.
+*Black* prefers double quotes (`"` and `"""`) over single quotes (`'`
+and `'''`). It will replace the latter with the former as long as it
+does not result in more backslash escapes than before.
+
+The main reason to standardize on a single form of quotes is aesthetics.
+Having one kind of quotes everywhere reduces reader distraction.
+It will also enable a future version of *Black* to merge consecutive
+string literals that ended up on the same line (see
+[#26](https://github.com/ambv/black/issues/26) for details).
+
+Why settle on double quotes? They anticipate apostrophes in English
+text. They match the docstring standard described in PEP 257. An
+empty string in double quotes (`""`) is impossible to confuse with
+a one double-quote regardless of fonts and syntax highlighting used.
+On top of this, double quotes for strings are consistent with C which
+Python interacts a lot with.
+
+On certain keyboard layouts like US English, typing single quotes is
+a bit easier than double quotes. The latter requires use of the Shift
+key. My recommendation here is to keep using whatever is faster to type
+and let *Black* handle the transformation.
+
+### Line Breaks & Binary Operators
+
+*Black* will break a line before a binary operator when splitting a block
+of code over multiple lines. This is so that *Black* is compliant with the
+recent changes in the [PEP 8](https://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0008/#should-a-line-break-before-or-after-a-binary-operator)
+style guide, which emphasizes that this approach improves readability.
+
+This behaviour may raise ``W503 line break before binary operator`` warnings in
+style guide enforcement tools like Flake8. Since ``W503`` is not PEP 8 compliant,
+you should tell Flake8 to ignore these warnings.
+
+### Slices
+
+PEP 8 [recommends](https://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0008/#whitespace-in-expressions-and-statements)
+to treat ``:`` in slices as a binary operator with the lowest priority, and to
+leave an equal amount of space on either side, except if a parameter is omitted
+(e.g. ``ham[1 + 1 :]``). It also states that for extended slices, both ``:``
+operators have to have the same amount of spacing, except if a parameter is
+omitted (``ham[1 + 1 ::]``). *Black* enforces these rules consistently.
+
+This behaviour may raise ``E203 whitespace before ':'`` warnings in style guide
+enforcement tools like Flake8. Since ``E203`` is not PEP 8 compliant, you should
+tell Flake8 to ignore these warnings.
+
+### Parentheses
+
+Some parentheses are optional in the Python grammar. Any expression can
+be wrapped in a pair of parentheses to form an atom. There are a few
+interesting cases:
+
+- `if (...):`
+- `while (...):`
+- `for (...) in (...):`
+- `assert (...), (...)`
+- `from X import (...)`
+
+In those cases, parentheses are removed when the entire statement fits
+in one line, or if the inner expression doesn't have any delimiters to
+further split on. Otherwise, the parentheses are always added.
## Editor integration
Use [proofit404/blacken](https://github.com/proofit404/blacken).
+### PyCharm
+
+1. Install `black`.
+
+ $ pip install black
+
+2. Locate your `black` installation folder.
+
+ On MacOS / Linux / BSD:
+
+ $ which black
+ /usr/local/bin/black # possible location
+
+ On Windows:
+
+ $ where black
+ %LocalAppData%\Programs\Python\Python36-32\Scripts\black.exe # possible location
+
+3. Open External tools in PyCharm with `File -> Settings -> Tools -> External Tools`.
+
+4. Click the + icon to add a new external tool with the following values:
+ - Name: Black
+ - Description: Black is the uncompromising Python code formatter.
+ - Program: <install_location_from_step_2>
+ - Arguments: $FilePath$
+
+5. Format the currently opened file by selecting `Tools -> External Tools -> black`.
+ - Alternatively, you can set a keyboard shortcut by navigating to `Preferences -> Keymap`.
+
+
### Vim
Commands and shortcuts:
* `g:black_linelength` (defaults to `88`)
* `g:black_virtualenv` (defaults to `~/.vim/black`)
-To install, copy the plugin from [vim/plugin/black.vim](https://github.com/ambv/black/tree/master/vim/plugin/black.vim).
+To install with [vim-plug](https://github.com/junegunn/vim-plug):
+
+```
+Plug 'ambv/black',
+```
+
+or with [Vundle](https://github.com/VundleVim/Vundle.vim):
+
+```
+Plugin 'ambv/black'
+```
+
+or you can copy the plugin from [plugin/black.vim](https://github.com/ambv/black/tree/master/plugin/black.vim).
Let me know if this requires any changes to work with Vim 8's builtin
-`packadd`, or Pathogen, or Vundle, and so on.
+`packadd`, or Pathogen, and so on.
This plugin **requires Vim 7.0+ built with Python 3.6+ support**. It
needs Python 3.6 to be able to run *Black* inside the Vim process which
Use [joslarson.black-vscode](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=joslarson.black-vscode).
+### SublimeText 3
+
+Use [sublack plugin](https://github.com/jgirardet/sublack).
### Other editors
This can be used for example with PyCharm's [File Watchers](https://www.jetbrains.com/help/pycharm/file-watchers.html).
+## Version control integration
+
+Use [pre-commit](https://pre-commit.com/). Once you [have it
+installed](https://pre-commit.com/#install), add this to the
+`.pre-commit-config.yaml` in your repository:
+```yaml
+repos:
+- repo: https://github.com/ambv/black
+ rev: stable
+ hooks:
+ - id: black
+ args: [--line-length=88, --safe]
+ python_version: python3.6
+```
+Then run `pre-commit install` and you're ready to go.
+
+`args` in the above config is optional but shows you how you can change
+the line length if you really need to. If you're already using Python
+3.7, switch the `python_version` accordingly. Finally, `stable` is a tag
+that is pinned to the latest release on PyPI. If you'd rather run on
+master, this is also an option.
+
+
+## Ignoring non-modified files
+
+*Black* remembers files it already formatted, unless the `--diff` flag is used or
+code is passed via standard input. This information is stored per-user. The exact
+location of the file depends on the black version and the system on which black
+is run. The file is non-portable. The standard location on common operating systems
+is:
+
+* Windows: `C:\\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\black\black\Cache\<version>\cache.<line-length>.pickle`
+* macOS: `/Users/<username>/Library/Caches/black/<version>/cache.<line-length>.pickle`
+* Linux: `/home/<username>/.cache/black/<version>/cache.<line-length>.pickle`
+
+
## Testimonials
**Dusty Phillips**, [writer](https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dusty+phillips):
## Contributing to Black
-In terms of inspiration, *Black* is about as configurable as *gofmt* and
-*rustfmt* are. This is deliberate.
+In terms of inspiration, *Black* is about as configurable as *gofmt*.
+This is deliberate.
Bug reports and fixes are always welcome! However, before you suggest a
new feature or configuration knob, ask yourself why you want it. If it
## Change Log
-### 18.3a5 (unreleased)
+### 18.4a4
+
+* don't populate the cache on `--check` (#175)
+
+
+### 18.4a3
+
+* added a "cache"; files already reformatted that haven't changed on disk
+ won't be reformatted again (#109)
+
+* `--check` and `--diff` are no longer mutually exclusive (#149)
+
+* generalized star expression handling, including double stars; this
+ fixes multiplication making expressions "unsafe" for trailing commas (#132)
+
+* Black no longer enforces putting empty lines behind control flow statements
+ (#90)
+
+* Black now splits imports like "Mode 3 + trailing comma" of isort (#127)
+
+* fixed comment indentation when a standalone comment closes a block (#16, #32)
+
+* fixed standalone comments receiving extra empty lines if immediately preceding
+ a class, def, or decorator (#56, #154)
+
+* fixed `--diff` not showing entire path (#130)
+
+* fixed parsing of complex expressions after star and double stars in
+ function calls (#2)
+
+* fixed invalid splitting on comma in lambda arguments (#133)
-* add line breaks before all delimiters, except in cases like commas, to better
- comply with PEP8 (#73)
+* fixed missing splits of ternary expressions (#141)
+
+
+### 18.4a2
+
+* fixed parsing of unaligned standalone comments (#99, #112)
+
+* fixed placement of dictionary unpacking inside dictionary literals (#111)
+
+* Vim plugin now works on Windows, too
+
+* fixed unstable formatting when encountering unnecessarily escaped quotes
+ in a string (#120)
+
+
+### 18.4a1
+
+* added `--quiet` (#78)
+
+* added automatic parentheses management (#4)
+
+* added [pre-commit](https://pre-commit.com) integration (#103, #104)
+
+* fixed reporting on `--check` with multiple files (#101, #102)
+
+* fixed removing backslash escapes from raw strings (#100, #105)
+
+
+### 18.4a0
+
+* added `--diff` (#87)
+
+* add line breaks before all delimiters, except in cases like commas, to
+ better comply with PEP 8 (#73)
+
+* standardize string literals to use double quotes (almost) everywhere
+ (#75)
* fixed handling of standalone comments within nested bracketed
expressions; Black will no longer produce super long lines or put all
* fixed 18.3a4 regression: don't crash and burn on empty lines with
trailing whitespace (#80)
+* fixed 18.3a4 regression: `# yapf: disable` usage as trailing comment
+ would cause Black to not emit the rest of the file (#95)
+
* when CTRL+C is pressed while formatting many files, Black no longer
freaks out with a flurry of asyncio-related exceptions
Glued together by [Łukasz Langa](mailto:lukasz@langa.pl).
-Maintained with [Carol Willing](mailto:carolcode@willingconsulting.com)
-and [Carl Meyer](mailto:carl@oddbird.net).
+Maintained with [Carol Willing](mailto:carolcode@willingconsulting.com),
+[Carl Meyer](mailto:carl@oddbird.net),
+[Mika Naylor](mailto:mail@autophagy.io), and
+[Zsolt Dollenstein](mailto:zsol.zsol@gmail.com).
Multiple contributions by:
+* [Anthony Sottile](mailto:asottile@umich.edu)
* [Artem Malyshev](mailto:proofit404@gmail.com)
* [Daniel M. Capella](mailto:polycitizen@gmail.com)
* [Eli Treuherz](mailto:eli.treuherz@cgi.com)
* Hugo van Kemenade
-* [Mika Naylor](mailto:mail@autophagy.io)
+* [Ivan Katanić](mailto:ivan.katanic@gmail.com)
+* [Jonas Obrist](mailto:ojiidotch@gmail.com)
* [Osaetin Daniel](mailto:osaetindaniel@gmail.com)
+* [Vishwas B Sharma](mailto:sharma.vishwas88@gmail.com)
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