python-best-practices

Enforce modern Python 3.11+ patterns and typing with mypy, ruff, and pre-commit.

3|1|Updated Dec 21, 2025
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Skill: python-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/I-Onlabs/claude-code-skills/tree/main/python-best-practices
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/I-Onlabs/claude-code-skills --skill python-best-practices-i-onlabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Developers often struggle to adopt modern Python patterns, maintain type-safety, and produce production-ready code. This skill provides clear guidelines and examples to upgrade Python projects to 3.11+ features, robust typing, and reliable tooling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Type hints everywhere with modern union syntax and optional/none handling.
  • Modern syntax and patterns including match statements, dataclasses, and pydantic models for data validation.
  • Async patterns for scalable I/O, testing, and robust code structure with tooling guidance (mypy, ruff, pre-commit, tests).

Quick Start

Begin by applying the Modern Python Patterns checklist to a new or existing Python project to upgrade typing, async usage, and tooling.

Frequently Asked Questions about python-best-practices

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I enforce modern Python patterns and type safety in my project?

To enforce modern Python patterns, apply typing discipline, modern syntax like match statements, async I/O, and dataclasses validation, while integrating tooling with mypy, ruff, and pre-commit for production-ready code quality.

What is the best way to set up Python 3.11+ projects for maintainability?

The best way to set up Python 3.11+ projects for maintainability is applying a modern patterns checklist that upgrades typing, async usage, and integrates tooling guidance for mypy, ruff, pre-commit, and tests.

Do I need mypy and ruff to write production-ready Python code?

You need mypy and ruff to satisfy requirements for typing discipline and tooling integration, ensuring robust code structure and reliable testing for production-ready Python.

How do I audit existing Python code for modern syntax and maintainability?

To audit existing Python code for maintainability, apply the modern Python patterns checklist to review typing discipline, modern syntax like pattern matching, async I/O, and dataclasses validation against production-ready standards.

Why does my Python project need type hints and modern union syntax?

Your Python project needs type hints and modern union syntax to satisfy typing discipline requirements, ensuring production-ready code quality and maintainability when upgrading to Python 3.11+ features.