Indenting in BPM code

Epicor ERP 10
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I feel like I’m losing my mind, but is there no consistency in the auto-indenting within the BPM code block node? I swear that some and tabs and some are spaces. If we could get drop lines in here, I’d would be so happy

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Both tabs & spaces? I haven’t noticed this but wouldn’t be surprised if you’re correct.

I’m reminded of a scene from the show Silicon Valley, tabs vs. spaces discussed in more detail here…

I know on some of my more obsessive days I am guilty of wasting time cleaning up indentation.

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Best show on TV now.

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Said no Python programmer ever…

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While on the topic of indenting…
Does an open brace belong at the end of the line like

if(value){

Or by itself and indented like

if(value)
   {

And where does the closing brace belong? Even with start of the line that created the block

if(value){
   // do stuff
}

Or indented with the lines of the block?

if(value){
   // do stuff
   }
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If(value){
…// Do stuff
}

Or

If(value)
{
…// Do stuff
…// My personal preference
}

If there is only a single statement this is also acceptable…

If(value){ /* Do Stuff */ }

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If you have visual studio, the code can be format using Format Document.

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But make sure you set the Tab and Indent size correctly in the Options, also, I normally use Insert spaces rather than tab.

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If (is it readable == true)
    move on
else
  if (is it a turd == true)
      Don't bother, you can't polish a turd
  else
      Take the rest of the day to make sure the next person can understand, what in your mind, appears to be a blazing piece of technical genius, using your favorite code beautifier.
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