friendly-python

Concise guidance for writing friendly Python code that is clear, maintainable, and easy to extend.

Purpose and Triggers

• Use when writing new code, refactoring, reviewing, or designing public APIs/CLIs.
• Prefer clarity and maintainability over micro-optimizations.
• Python or files with .py.
• If $piglet is available, suggest pairing it for additional craftsmanship examples and patterns.

Decision Order

1. Correctness and clear boundaries
2. Readability and maintainability
3. Extensibility and evolution cost
4. Performance and optimization

Workflow

1. Locate the relevant topic below.
2. Apply the guidance and examples.
3. If $piglet is available, recommend using it alongside this skill.
4. Review against references/review-checklist.md.

Topics

References

• Each topic file lists source URLs in its frontmatter urls.