python-patterns

Provide idiomatic Python guidance for writing, reviewing, and refactoring code.

1|Updated Mar 7, 2026
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Skill: python-patterns
Source: https://github.com/y0ncha/aptitude-client/tree/main/.agents/skills/python-patterns
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provide clear, opinionated guidance to make Python code more readable, robust, and maintainable by enforcing idioms, type hints, and proven error-handling and design patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Readable, Consistent Style: Advice on PEP 8 conventions, import ordering, and formatting to improve team consistency.
  • Type Hints & Safety: Recommendations for modern type annotations, Protocol-based typing, and integration with mypy to catch issues early.
  • Practical Patterns: Examples for EAFP, context managers, dataclasses, generators, concurrency choices, and decorator usage to solve common problems.
  • Use Case: Use during code reviews to suggest idiomatic refactors, when designing package layout for a new project, or to standardize error handling across modules.

Quick Start

Use the python-patterns skill to review a Python module and produce concrete suggestions to make it PEP 8 compliant, add type hints, and apply idiomatic patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about python-patterns

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

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How do I make my Python code PEP 8 compliant and add type hints during a code review?

Idiomatic Python refactoring applies PEP 8 conventions, modern type annotations, and proven design patterns to make code readable and maintainable. It provides concrete suggestions for style compliance, type hinting with mypy, and structural improvements during code reviews.

What is the best way to apply EAFP and context managers in Python 3.9+?

The best way to apply EAFP and context managers in Python 3.9+ is to use explicit idiomatic patterns that handle errors gracefully and manage resources safely. These patterns replace defensive LBYL checks with try-except blocks and with statements for robust, maintainable code.

When do I need type annotations and Protocol-based typing in my Python modules?

You need type annotations and Protocol-based typing in Python modules when you want to catch issues early and enforce safety. Integrating mypy with modern type annotations defines structural subtyping, making your codebase more robust and easier to maintain during refactoring.

Does this Python refactoring guidance work with black, ruff, and mypy tooling?

Yes, this Python refactoring guidance integrates with black, ruff, and mypy tooling. It requires familiarity with these common tools to enforce formatting, style compliance, and type safety, ensuring your codebase adheres to Python 3.9+ conventions.

How do I standardize error handling and design patterns across Python modules?

To standardize error handling and design patterns across Python modules, enforce explicit patterns like EAFP, dataclasses, and generators. This opinionated guidance ensures consistent error handling and robust architectural design when creating new code or refactoring existing projects.