clang-format:tldr:c1061
clang-format: Format a file using the `.clang-format` file in one of the parent directories of the source file.
$ clang-format --style=file ${filename}
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The command "clang-format --style=file ${filename}" is a command-line interface command for the "clang-format" tool.
Clang-Format is a tool that formats C, C++, and some other programming languages' code to follow a defined coding style or format. It helps maintain consistent formatting throughout the codebase, making it easier to read and understand.
In this specific command, the following is happening:
- "clang-format" is the name of the tool or command itself.
- "--style=file" is a command-line option that tells "clang-format" to use a specific style configuration file for formatting. Here, the "file" style represents a predefined format from a configuration file, named ".clang-format", located in the project directory (or in a parent directory).
- "${filename}" is a placeholder for the actual filename or path of the file we want to format. You need to replace "${filename}" with an actual file path.
Overall, this command instructs "clang-format" to apply the formatting rules specified in the ".clang-format" file to the provided file (${filename}), ensuring that the code is formatted consistently according to the defined style.
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