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clang-format: Format a file in-place.
$ clang-format -i ${filename}
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This command is used to format C, C++, and Objective-C code files using the Clang Format tool.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "clang-format": This is the name of the command-line program, which is usually installed alongside the Clang compiler.
  • "-i": This option stands for "in-place", and it tells Clang Format to modify the input file directly instead of printing the formatted code to the console.
  • "${filename}": This is a placeholder representing the name of the file you want to format. You need to replace "${filename}" with the actual path or name of the file you want to format.
    • For example, if you want to format a file named "example.cpp" located in the current directory, you would replace "${filename}" with "example.cpp".

By running this command in the terminal, you can automatically format your code file according to the specified coding style rules.

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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