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Sourcery: A Free Tool for Better Python Code!

Ken Harrison
Python in Plain English
5 min readFeb 10, 2023
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Python is a popular programming language for its simplicity and versatility. However, even experienced Python developers can make mistakes or write code that is difficult to maintain. Enter Sourcery, an open source tool that helps you write better Python code by automating common code patterns and catching errors before they become a problem. There’s also a pro version that packed with full project scan, duplicate code detection and advanced refactorings.

Sourcery is a static code analysis tool for Python. It uses advanced algorithms to detect and correct common issues in your code, such as typos, formatting errors, and incorrect variable names. Sourcery also offers automated refactoring tools that help you optimize your code for readability and performance. By using Sourcery, developers can quickly identify potential issues with their code before they become an issue and ensure their projects are up-to-date with the latest best practices. It works with some of the most popular IDE/Text-Editor such as VS Code, PyCharm, Sublime and Vim.

💡 You can also install Sourcery to your GitHub repos

Benefits of Sourcery

  1. Improves code quality: Sourcery analyzes your code and generates suggestions for improvement based on best practices and industry standards. This helps you write cleaner…

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Written by Ken Harrison

Technical Product/Program Manager passionate about productivity, motivation and tech. Writing about the intersection of technology and effective management.

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