Typing that boilerplate from scratch every time is not only tedious, but also error-prone. Fortunately, if you're using Visual Studio Code, there are excellent ways to automate this process by creating custom templates or snippets. Let's walk through some effective strategies for doing just that.
If you're writing doctests in Python using Gitpod or VS Code, you don’t need much to get started. Python’s built-in doctest module lets you write examples in your function’s docstring using the familiar >>> prompt, and then run those examples as tests. This is great for small, focused functions or when you want your documentation to double as lightweight tests.
Writing docstrings in Python can feel like a chore — especially with the odd formatting involving triple quotes, >>> signs, and parameter blocks. But clear, standardized docstrings are critical for both readability and maintainability.
If you’re using VSCode (Visual Studio Code), you’re in luck. With a few extensions and configurations, you can make writing professional, PEP 257-compliant docstrings painless.