indentationand
Indentation and is not a standard term in typography or computer science. The phrase suggests indentation, the use of leading spaces or characters at the start of a line to establish structure or emphasis, and related concepts such as alignment and whitespace. This article covers the function and variations of indentation in writing, printing, and programming, as well as common conventions and the rationale behind them.
In typography, indentation marks the beginning of a paragraph or a block quote. First-line indentation creates
In programming, indentation improves readability and, in some languages, signals block structure. Python uses indentation to
In data formats, indentation expresses nesting and hierarchy. YAML uses indentation to denote structure; Python-like syntax
Best practices emphasize consistency and readability. Use spaces or tabs consistently, and employ automated formatters to