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autopep8: Format a file, displaying a diff of the changes.
$ autopep8 --diff ${filename}
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The command is using the tool autopep8 to format the Python code in the specified file.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • autopep8: It is a Python library and command-line tool that automatically formats Python code according to the PEP 8 style guide.
  • --diff: It is an option that tells autopep8 to display the differences between the original code and the formatted code without actually modifying the file.
  • ${filename}: It is a placeholder representing the name or path of the file that you want to format. Replace ${filename} with the actual file name or path before executing the command.

So, when you run this command, autopep8 will analyze the Python code in the specified file, generate a diff that shows the changes it would make to the code, and display that diff on the console without altering the original file.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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