How do I document my Python code effectively?

How do I document my Python code effectively?

To document your Python code effectively, you should use docstrings, comments, and type hints. Docstrings provide a convenient way to associate documentation with Python modules, functions, classes, and methods.

Can you give me an example of a docstring?

Sure! Here's an example of a docstring for a function:

def add(a: int, b: int) -> int:
    """
    Add two numbers together.

    Parameters:
    a (int): The first number.
    b (int): The second number.

    Returns:
    int: The sum of a and b.
    """
    return a + b

What about comments? How should I use them?

Comments should be used to explain why certain decisions were made in the code, or to clarify complex logic. Use # for single-line comments and triple quotes for multi-line comments.

Are there any tools to help with documentation?

Yes! Tools like Sphinx and MkDocs can help you generate documentation from your docstrings and comments automatically.