Pros of Prettier

• Language-agnostic with support for many file types
• Opinionated formatting with minimal configuration options
• Integrates well with various editors and CI/CD pipelines

Cons of Prettier

• Less flexibility in formatting options
• May require more setup for complex projects with mixed languages

Code Comparison

Atom Beautify (JavaScript):

function example(foo,bar) {
    return foo+bar;
}

Prettier (JavaScript):

function example(foo, bar) {
  return foo + bar;
}

Key Differences

• Atom Beautify is specific to the Atom editor, while Prettier is editor-agnostic
• Prettier focuses on opinionated, consistent formatting across projects
• Atom Beautify offers more granular control over formatting options

Use Cases

• Atom Beautify: Best for Atom users who need customizable formatting
• Prettier: Ideal for teams wanting consistent code style across different editors and projects

Community and Maintenance

• Prettier has a larger community and more frequent updates
• Atom Beautify's development has slowed since Atom's deprecation

Integration

• Prettier integrates easily with various build tools and CI/CD pipelines
• Atom Beautify is primarily designed for use within the Atom editor

Pros of uncrustify

• Supports a wide range of programming languages
• Highly configurable with extensive options for code formatting
• Can be used as a standalone tool or integrated into various editors

Cons of uncrustify

• Steeper learning curve due to complex configuration options
• Limited GUI support, primarily command-line based
• May require more manual setup compared to atom-beautify

Code comparison

atom-beautify:

beautify.beautify(editor).then(function() {
  console.log('Beautification complete');
}).catch(function(error) {
  console.error('Error:', error);
});

uncrustify:

int main(int argc, char *argv[])
{
    uncrustify_file(filename, lang_flag, &err_file, &fmt_file);
    return 0;
}

Summary

uncrustify is a powerful, language-agnostic code formatter with extensive customization options, making it suitable for advanced users and complex projects. It excels in flexibility but may require more setup time.

atom-beautify, on the other hand, offers a more user-friendly experience with its integration into the Atom editor, making it easier for beginners to start beautifying their code quickly. However, it may have fewer advanced configuration options compared to uncrustify.

The choice between the two depends on the user's needs, programming languages used, and desired level of customization.

Pros of js-beautify

• Language-agnostic: Supports multiple languages including JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and JSON
• Standalone tool: Can be used as a command-line utility or integrated into various editors
• Highly configurable: Offers extensive options for customizing formatting rules

Cons of js-beautify

• Limited scope: Focuses solely on code beautification, lacking additional features
• Manual integration: Requires manual setup in some editors, unlike Atom-specific plugins

Code comparison

atom-beautify:

atom.commands.add('atom-workspace', {
  'atom-beautify:beautify-editor': () => {
    const editor = atom.workspace.getActiveTextEditor();
    if (editor) {
      beautify(editor);
    }
  }
});

js-beautify:

const beautify = require('js-beautify').js;
const fs = require('fs');

const ugly = fs.readFileSync('file.js', 'utf8');
const pretty = beautify(ugly, { indent_size: 2, space_in_empty_paren: true });
fs.writeFileSync('file.js', pretty, 'utf8');

Summary

While js-beautify offers a versatile, language-agnostic approach to code beautification with extensive configuration options, atom-beautify provides a more integrated experience specifically for Atom users. js-beautify's standalone nature allows for broader application across different environments, but it may require more manual setup in some cases. atom-beautify, on the other hand, offers a seamless integration within the Atom ecosystem, potentially providing a more user-friendly experience for Atom users.

Pros of PHP-CS-Fixer

• Specialized for PHP, offering more comprehensive and tailored PHP code styling options
• Command-line tool that can be easily integrated into CI/CD pipelines
• Actively maintained with frequent updates and a large community

Cons of PHP-CS-Fixer

• Limited to PHP only, unlike atom-beautify which supports multiple languages
• Requires separate installation and configuration outside of the editor
• Steeper learning curve for non-technical users compared to atom-beautify's GUI

Code Comparison

atom-beautify (JavaScript):

atom.commands.add('atom-workspace', {
  'atom-beautify:beautify-editor': () => {
    const editor = atom.workspace.getActiveTextEditor();
    if (editor) beautify(editor);
  }
});

PHP-CS-Fixer (PHP):

<?php
$config = new PhpCsFixer\Config();
return $config->setRules([
    '@PSR2' => true,
    'array_syntax' => ['syntax' => 'short'],
])
->setFinder(PhpCsFixer\Finder::create()->in(__DIR__));

Both tools aim to improve code formatting, but PHP-CS-Fixer focuses exclusively on PHP with more advanced options, while atom-beautify provides a broader, multi-language approach within the Atom editor environment.

Pros of Black

• Highly opinionated and consistent formatting, reducing debates over code style
• Faster execution time, especially for large codebases
• Integrated with popular Python tools and CI/CD pipelines

Cons of Black

• Less flexibility in formatting options compared to Atom Beautify
• Limited to Python language support only
• Stricter line length limits may require more manual intervention

Code Comparison

Black:

def long_function_name(
    var_one: int, var_two: str, var_three: float, var_four: bool
) -> None:
    print(f"{var_one}, {var_two}, {var_three}, {var_four}")

Atom Beautify:

def long_function_name(var_one: int,
                       var_two: str,
                       var_three: float,
                       var_four: bool) -> None:
    print(f"{var_one}, {var_two}, {var_three}, {var_four}")

Black enforces a specific style with arguments on separate lines and closing parenthesis on its own line. Atom Beautify allows more flexibility in formatting, such as aligning arguments vertically.

Both tools aim to improve code readability, but Black's approach is more rigid and standardized, while Atom Beautify offers more customization options across multiple languages. Black is specifically designed for Python, making it a powerful choice for Python-centric projects, whereas Atom Beautify supports a wider range of programming languages.