How can I automate docstring validation in CI tools?

How can I automate docstring validation in CI tools?

You can automate docstring validation by integrating tools like flake8-docstrings or pydocstyle into your CI pipeline.

What CI tools can I use for this?

You can use CI tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or CircleCI to set up the automation.

Can you give me an example of a GitHub Actions workflow?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

name: Docstring Validation

on: [push, pull_request]

jobs:
  lint:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - name: Checkout code
        uses: actions/checkout@v2
      - name: Set up Python
        uses: actions/setup-python@v2
        with:
          python-version: '3.8'
      - name: Install dependencies
        run: |
          pip install flake8-docstrings
      - name: Run docstring validation
        run: |
          flake8 --docstring-convention=google .

What if I want to customize the docstring style?

You can customize the docstring style by configuring the linter settings in your CI tool or by using different conventions like Google, NumPy, or reStructuredText.