betty

Ask Betty something

$ betty [what time is it]

$ betty download [https://example.com/file.ext] to [path/to/output_file.ext]

$ betty [zip] [path/to/file_or_directory]

$ betty [unzip] [archive.tar.gz]

$ betty unarchive [archive.tar.gz] to [path/to/directory]

$ betty play [Spotify]

$ betty go crazy

$ betty version

betty [file_path]

file_path
    Specifies the path to the C source code file(s) to be analyzed by the betty checker. If multiple files are provided (depending on implementation), betty processes each one.

betty is a non-standard Linux command, typically implemented as a shell script, designed to enforce specific C coding style guidelines known as "Betty style." It acts as a linter and style checker, primarily used within the Holberton School curriculum to ensure consistency and adherence to predefined coding conventions. The script usually checks various aspects of C source code, including indentation, variable naming, function prototypes, comments, file headers, and general code structure. Its purpose is to promote clean, readable, and maintainable code, facilitating collaborative development and automated code evaluation. Depending on the implementation, betty might wrap other specialized scripts, such as betty-style.pl for style checks and betty-doc.pl for documentation checks.

betty is not a standard Linux command and is typically a custom script used in specific educational environments like Holberton School.
Its exact implementation, features, and required dependencies (e.g., Perl) can vary significantly depending on where the script was obtained.
It is primarily tailored for C code and the "Betty style" guidelines, which may not align with other common C coding standards.

"Betty style" refers to a comprehensive set of C coding conventions and best practices primarily enforced at Holberton School. It covers a wide range of aspects, including function and variable naming (snake_case), indentation (4 spaces, no tabs), spacing, comment style, header file structure, and documentation requirements. The betty script serves as the automated tool to verify adherence to these specific guidelines, making it a critical component of the Holberton curriculum.

The betty command originated from the Holberton School, an advanced software engineering academy. It was developed to automate the enforcement of strict coding style guidelines, dubbed "Betty style," for C programming projects undertaken by students. This ensures uniformity and high code quality across student submissions, which is crucial for automated grading and peer review processes. Historically, it often comprised a combination of Perl scripts (betty-style.pl, betty-doc.pl) encapsulated by a simpler shell script named betty for ease of use.

indent(1), cppcheck(1), splint(1)