palantir / palantir/palantir-java-format

Provide an option to turn formatting off for a limited scope

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Description

The formatter sometimes conflicts with checkstyle, and I'd like to be able to turn off formatting for a code block, method, or class.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating how formatting scopes and formatter options are handled, then inspect existing tests for configuration or formatting boundaries. Done means an option can disable formatting for a code block, method, or class without affecting other code, with coverage for the supported scopes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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