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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npx skills add https://github.com/I-Onlabs/claude-code-skills --skill python-best-practices-i-onlabs
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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.