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Should indent one space before the left brace?
Place a space before left parentheses, except in a function call. Extra spacing (i.e., more than one space in a row) is okay if it improves alignment of equals signs or arrows ( <- ). Do not place spaces around code in parentheses or square brackets.
Why Python uses indentation instead of curly braces?
Python does not mandate how you indent (two spaces or four, tabs or spaces – but not both), just that you do it consistently. Those that get used to the Python way of doing things tend to start seeing curly braces as unnecessary line noise that clutters code.
How many spaces to indent between curly brackets?
Indent each line of code between two matching curly brackets by one extra level. Be consistent in how much you indent each time. If you decide to indent each new level by four spaces, you shouldn’t suddenly switch to indenting by three spaces half-way through your code.
Do you put curly braces on the same line as if?
Since you’re putting the open curly brace on the same line as the if statement already (which I completely agree with), it only costs you one extra line to add the closing curly brace. Either make your early returns one-liners, or use the curly braces. This will avoid the risk of an eventual goto fail bug of your own.
Do you use tabs or spaces in curly brackets?
Do note that we don’t care if you prefer tabs or spaces (though we do strongly suggest using spaces), or how many spaces you use per indent, as long as you’re consistent. Place each opening curly bracket on the same line as the preceding control flow statement, and place each closing curly bracket on a separate line.
Do you put a new line before a curly bracket?
Do not put a new line before an opening curly bracket. Always start a new line after an opening curly bracket. A closing curly bracket should always belong on a separate line, except for else statements. Put one blank line between each method.