conscrypt-formatting

Development

Automatically formats C++, Java, and C source files in the Conscrypt directory using a project-specific formatting tool. Use when you have modified any C++, Java, or C files under `third_party/java/conscrypt/main_src/` and need to ensure they comply with project style before committing or submitting. Don't use for general Google3 formatting (use the standard `g4 fix` or `hg fix` instead unless working in Conscrypt).

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Conscrypt Formatting

When modifying C++, C, or Java files in the Conscrypt project, you MUST run the project's custom formatting script. The standard g4 fix or global formatters are not sufficient as Conscrypt uses a specific configuration.

Critical Rules

Run after modifications: Always run the formatter after making any changes to .java, .cc, .h, .cpp, or .c files in Conscrypt, and before creating a CL, uploading, or submitting.
Files must be opened: The formatting script only processes files that are currently opened for edit in your VCS (e.g., via g4 edit, hg edit, etc.). Ensure your modified files are opened before running the script.

How to Format

Run the Python script located in the Conscrypt root directory:

python3 third_party/java/conscrypt/main_src/fix_format.py