To assure consistent code style across a project or among multiple projects, several tools can be utilized. These tools help enforce coding standards, format code automatically, and identify potential issues that could affect the readability and maintainability of the code. Here are some of the key tools and their functionalities:
Code Formatters
Prettier:
Prettier is an opinionated code formatter that supports many languages and integrates with most editors. It removes all original styling and ensures that all outputted code conforms to a consistent style[8].
Clang-format:
This tool is particularly useful for C and C++ languages. It formats code according to a set of style guidelines, which can be customized or chosen from predefined styles like the Mozilla style guide[2].
Linters
ESLint:
A pluggable and configurable linter tool for identifying and reporting on patterns in JavaScript, helping to ensure code consistency and avoid problematic patterns or code that doesn’t adhere to certain style guidelines[8].
JSHint:
This tool helps detect errors and potential problems in JavaScript code. It can be configured to enforce a coding style and catch common coding bugs[8].
Flake8:
A tool that combines the tools PyFlakes, pycodestyle, and Ned Batchelder’s McCabe script. It is a great tool for Python developers to ensure their code is in compliance with PEP 8, the Python style guide[1].
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Tools
WebStorm:
WebStorm and other JetBrains IDEs support a variety of built-in and customizable code style settings. They can automatically apply these styles as code is written or during code reformatting actions[5].
Visual Studio Code:
VS Code supports EditorConfig and other extensions like Prettier or ESLint, which help maintain consistent coding styles across different developers and projects[7].
Code Review Tools
SonarQube:
SonarQube provides continuous inspection of code quality to perform automatic reviews with static analysis of code to detect bu...
