Python Bytes #426 Committing to Formatted Markdown
45 snips
Mar 31, 2025 Discover the magic of mdformat, an opinionated Markdown auto-formatter that enforces stylish consistency. Learn how to master Markdown lists and enhance your coding efficiency with tools like PipX and pre-commit hooks. Explore the latest Python Enhancement Proposals, including PEP 578 and 781, and dive into the realm of privacy-centered search engines. Enjoy a lighthearted discussion on Python dependency management, sprinkled with humorous anecdotes that make coding quirks relatable!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Format Markdown with mdformat
- Use
mdformatto automatically format your Markdown files. - Configure plugins to format code blocks within Markdown, supporting various languages like Python, JavaScript, and HTML.
Numbered Lists in mdformat
mdformatconverts numbered list items to all be "1." by default.- This reduces the number of Git diffs when reordering items, as only changed items are highlighted.
Consecutive Numbering with mdformat
- If you find the "all ones" numbering less readable, use the
--numberflag. - This flag makes
mdformatnumber lists consecutively, which is also helpful for reordering.
