Implement Pre-commit Hooks for Improved Code Quality and Consistency

[JuliusWelzel]

Description

To maintain high standards of code quality and consistency in our codebase, I propose implementing pre-commit hooks. These hooks will automate checks and formatting tasks, ensuring all committed code follows our project guidelines. A key aspect of this proposal is the standardization of docstrings to follow the Google Python Docstring format.

Proposed Pre-commit Hooks

1. Code Formatting (Black/Prettier): To ensure consistent code formatting across all contributions.
2. Linting (flake8/ESLint): To detect coding errors, enforce coding standards, and identify potential bugs.
3. Type Checking (mypy/TypeScript): For validating type annotations in our code.
4. Dependency Checking: To keep track of outdated or insecure dependencies.
5. Docstring Formatting: Enforces Google Python Docstring format for consistency and clarity in documentation.

Implementation Strategy

1. Install Pre-commit Framework: Use the pre-commit framework for managing these hooks.
2. Configure Hooks: Create a .pre-commit-config.yaml file to specify our chosen hooks.
3. Integrate with Existing Workflow: Update our contribution guidelines to include steps for setting up pre-commit hooks locally.

Benefits

• Consistent Code Style: Ensures that all contributions follow the same style guide.
• Improved Code Quality: Catches common coding mistakes and improves overall code health.
• Streamlined Development Process: Reduces the time spent on reviewing code for stylistic and basic quality issues.
• Enhanced Readability and Maintainability: Clear, standardized documentation for all code.