Question 1

How to use autoflake with pre-commit hooks?

Accepted Answer

Add a hook in your .pre-commit-config.yaml file specifying the Autoflake repo and arguments like --in-place. The README provides an example configuration for easy setup, ensuring it runs automatically before commits.

Question 2

Autoflake vs isort for import cleanup?

Accepted Answer

Autoflake removes unused imports, while isort sorts imports; they serve different purposes. Use Autoflake to eliminate dead code and isort to organize imports, often in combination for better code hygiene.

Question 3

How to ignore a specific import in autoflake?

Accepted Answer

Add a # noqa comment at the end of the import line. This tells Autoflake to preserve that line, as detailed in the 'Excluding specific lines' section, useful for imports with side effects.

Question 4

Does autoflake work with Django projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you need to configure it to handle Django imports by using --imports=django or similar in pyproject.toml, since by default it only removes standard library imports to avoid breaking app initialization.

Question 5

How to make autoflake remove all unused imports?

Accepted Answer

Use the --remove-all-unused-imports flag. However, be cautious as this might remove imports with side effects; always review changes or use # noqa comments to exclude critical lines.

Question 6

Is autoflake safe to run on production code?

Accepted Answer

With conservative defaults, it's safe, but always run it with --check first to review diffs. For production, configure it properly for third-party modules and test in a staging environment to prevent regressions.

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