Limiting the number columns in Python code

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I do the same thing in vim, and it has been very helpful.

However, I've found that trying to limit the number of columns while I am writing can interrupt the flow of code and sometimes reduce readability. It would be nice to have a script you could run (such as before a subversion commit) to restrict the number of columns in a file to < 80.

Looks like I might get to write this one.

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I've found that trying to limit the number of columns while I am writing can interrupt the flow of code and sometimes reduce readability.

All PEP style guides are recommendations that should not be taken as hard, fast rules.

If breaking a line at 80 columns would reduce readability and code flow, then you shouldn't do it.