Literate Programming is a method to write computer programs that focuses on combining code with documentation. The reStructuredText version enables developers to create documentation in a text editor that can be converted to various formats with docutils.
I recently tried out PyLit (Python Literate) and found it to be a highly efficient tool for literate programming. One of the key features of this software is its ability to convert text with embedded source code and source code with embedded documentation (comment blocks).
Using PyLit is simple and straightforward. Users can execute the software using the following command: #> python pylit.py [options] INFILE [OUTFILE]. The software also offers a range of customizable options such as -h, --help which displays the help message and -c, --code2txt which converts code source to text source.
The software also comes with additional features such as executing code (Python only), running doctest.testfile() on the text version, and exporting by stripping text or code. PyLit also provides the option to use language native comment style and overwrite the output file, as well as moving the input file to a backup copy (appending '~').
Overall, I found PyLit to be an excellent tool for those looking to engage in literate programming. It offers a range of customizable options, is user-friendly, and highly efficient.
Using PyLit is simple and straightforward. Users can execute the software using the following command: #> python pylit.py [options] INFILE [OUTFILE]. The software also offers a range of customizable options such as -h, --help which displays the help message and -c, --code2txt which converts code source to text source.
The software also comes with additional features such as executing code (Python only), running doctest.testfile() on the text version, and exporting by stripping text or code. PyLit also provides the option to use language native comment style and overwrite the output file, as well as moving the input file to a backup copy (appending '~').
Overall, I found PyLit to be an excellent tool for those looking to engage in literate programming. It offers a range of customizable options, is user-friendly, and highly efficient.
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