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zig: Reformat Zig source into canonical form.

$ zig fmt ${filename-zig}

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The command "zig fmt ${filename-zig}" is used to format a Zig source code file.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

"zig fmt": This is the main command that formats the Zig code. It ensures the code is properly indented, with consistent spacing, line breaks, and other formatting rules. It can help make the code more readable and maintainable.
"${filename-zig}": This is a placeholder for the actual filename of the Zig source code file. In this command, the value of the filename is substituted into the command. For example, if the filename is "mycode.zig", the command would be "zig fmt mycode.zig".

By using this command, you can automatically format your Zig code according to a consistent style, reducing manual effort and maintaining a clean codebase.

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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