Developer Insights Wanted: Choosing and Using Python Linters

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Hello! 👋
I’m conducting a study on Python linters to better understand how developers select, use, and want to improve them. Since you use multiple linters (like Flake8 and Black), I’d love your perspective.

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1. Motivation & Value

Why did your team adopt linters?
What’s the biggest benefit and limitation you’ve seen?

• Benefit: _________
• Limitation: _________

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2. Important Aspects to Compare

Which aspects of linters matter to you?

• Rule coverage
• Speed
• Configuration options
• Ecosystem & tool support
• Other: _________

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3. Configuration & Integration

How do you usually configure linters, and why do you prefer that method?

• Command line flags
• pyproject.toml
• setup.cfg / tox.ini
• Separate config files (e.g., .pylintrc)
• Inline comments in code
• Other: _________

What makes configuration or integration difficult, if anything? _________

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4. Experience & Challenges

What are the main pros and cons of using linters in your projects?
(Examples: false positives, slow performance, complex setup, tool conflicts)

• Pros: _________
• Cons: _________

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Thank you for your time! 🚀