Can you use Pylint syntax checker with Flycheck?
I have installed flycheck and pylint and want to use pylint for python mode, but when selecting syntax checker with flycheck I get this:
How to detect if code is Python 3 compatible?
The most basic validation that you could do ensure your code is python3 compatible syntaxically is to run pylint3 for that particular module and look for errors. The above could be used to catch syntax errors in a module with respect to python3. python3.6 -m compileall -q .
Can a Python2 method be loaded in Python3?
If the abstract syntax tree can’t be loaded, then you may have to check for python2 methods that don’t exists in python3 or methods that changed their behaviour. For example the division in python3 and python2 works differently.
How to use Flycheck syntax checker in Emacs?
To try Flycheck in your Emacs session install some syntax checker tools and type the following in your *scratch* buffer and run M-x eval-buffer: For a permanent installation of Flycheck follow the Installation instructions. For a gentle introduction into Flycheck features go through Quickstart guide.
How many different languages does Flycheck support?
Out of the box Flycheck supports over 40 different programming languages with more than 80 different syntax checking tools, and comes with a simple interface to define new syntax checkers. Many 3rd party extensions provide new syntax checkers and other features like alternative error displays or mode line indicators.
Where can I find a Flycheck user guide?
For a gentle introduction into Flycheck features go through Quickstart guide. If Flycheck fails to run properly or gives you any error messages please take a look at the troubleshooting section which covers some common setup issues and helps you debug and fix problems with Flycheck. The User Guide provides installation and usage help for Flycheck.