clang-format:tldr:d0b04

clang-format: Format a file using a predefined coding style.

clang-format

$ clang-format --style=${select} ${filename}

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The clang-format command is used to apply consistent formatting to C, C++, and Objective-C code. It is typically used to improve code readability and maintain a consistent coding style across projects and teams.

The command itself has several components:

clang-format: This is the executable command that runs the Clang Format tool.
--style=${select}: This flag tells Clang Format to use a specific formatting style. The ${select} part is a placeholder that is typically replaced by the name of a specific style. This may be a predefined style like llvm, google, or webkit, or a custom style defined in a .clang-format configuration file.
${filename}: This is the placeholder for the name of the file or files you want to format. Clang Format can process multiple files by specifying them separated by spaces.

By executing the clang-format command with the appropriate style and providing the target file(s), the code will be formatted according to the specified style, modifying the original files or outputting the formatted code to the standard output (depending on the provided 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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