How can I make my Python code stay under 80 characters a line? [closed]

Answer 1

Idiomatic Python says:

Use backslashes as a last resort

So, if using parentheses () is possible, avoid backslashes. If you have a a.train.wreck.that.spans.across.a.dozen.cars.and-multiple.lines.across.the.whole.trainyard.and.several.states() do something like:

lines = a.train.wreck.that.spans.across.a.dozen.cars.and-multiple.lines
lines.across.the.whole.trainyard.and.several.states()

Or, preferably, refactor your code. Please.