What are docstrings in Python 3.10?

What are docstrings in Python 3.10?

Docstrings are string literals that appear right after the definition of a function, method, class, or module. They are used to document what the function or class does.

How do I write a docstring for my function?

You can write a docstring by enclosing your documentation in triple quotes. For example:

def my_function(param1, param2):
    """This function does something amazing.

    Args:
        param1: Description of param1.
        param2: Description of param2.

    Returns:
        Description of the return value.
    """
    pass

Are there any conventions I should follow?

Yes, it's recommended to follow the PEP 257 conventions for docstrings, which include using triple double quotes, starting with a summary line, and including parameters and return types.

Can I generate docstrings automatically?

Yes, there are tools like Sphinx and autoDocstring that can help you generate docstrings automatically based on your code.