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clang-format: Format a file and print the result to `stdout`.
$ clang-format ${filename}
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The command clang-format ${filename} is used to format the source code.

  • clang-format refers to the Clang-Format tool, which is a utility provided by the LLVM project for formatting C, C++, and other programming language source code.
  • ${filename} is a placeholder that represents the name of the file to be formatted. It should be replaced with the actual filename or path of the file you want to format.

By running this command, the Clang-Format tool will apply a set of formatting rules to the specified source code file, making it consistent and improving its readability. The specific formatting rules are typically specified in a configuration file or using command-line options.

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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