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Simon Willison's Blog·Jul 25·5 min read
Ruff v0.16.0
TL;DR
Ruff v0.16.0 introduces a substantial increase in default linting rules for Python, now totaling 413, up from 59. This update helps developers catch critical issues more effectively without additional configuration.
✦ Why It Matters
Update your Ruff dependency to leverage the new linting rules and improve code quality immediately.
Key Takeaways
- Upgrade to Ruff v0.16.0 to access new linting rules.
- Run 'uvx ruff@latest check .' to check your projects.
- Review and fix issues identified by Ruff for better code quality.
- Utilize the detailed output from Ruff to understand and resolve errors.
Full Summary
Ruff, a Python linting tool developed by Astral, has released version 0.16.0, significantly expanding its default rule set from 59 to 413 rules. This change is part of a broader increase in total rules from 708 to 968 since the initial version.
The new rules are designed to identify severe issues, including syntax and runtime errors, which were previously not enabled by default. Users can easily apply the latest version to their projects using the command 'uvx ruff@latest check .'.
Testing on major projects revealed hundreds of minor issues, with one project, sqlite-utils, reporting 1,618 errors, of which 1,538 were automatically fixed. The output from Ruff provides clear guidance for developers, making it easier to address the identified problems.
This update reflects Astral's integration with OpenAI, enhancing the tool's capabilities for developers.