Refactor Codebase to Use f-strings for String Formatting

[SZim92]

Description:

To modernize the codebase and improve readability, this issue aims to refactor all instances of string formatting to use f-strings. F-strings (formatted string literals) are more readable and concise than the older .format() method or the % operator. This update will make the code more consistent with modern Python practices and enhance maintainability.

Objectives:

1. Identify all instances of string formatting in the codebase.
2. Refactor these instances to use f-strings.
3. Ensure all unit tests pass after the refactor.

Tasks:

1. Identify String Formatting Instances:

   • Search the codebase for occurrences of .format() and % for string formatting.

2. Refactor to f-strings:

   • Replace .format() and % with f-strings.
   • Ensure the new f-strings maintain the same functionality and output.

3. Verify Changes:

   • Run all existing unit tests to ensure they pass.
   • Manually test key functionality if needed to verify correctness.

Implementation Plan:

1. Search and Replace:

   • Use tools like grep or IDE search functionality to find string formatting instances.
   • Refactor each instance to use f-strings.

2. Example Refactors:

   • Current Code:

     repo_folder = repo_id.replace('/', '---')
     print("Error getting info for repo {}: {}".format(repo_id, e))

   • Improved Code:

     repo_folder = repo_id.replace('/', '---')
     print(f"Error getting info for repo {repo_id}: {e}")

3. Verify with Unit Tests:

   • Run pytest to execute all unit tests.
   • Confirm that all tests pass without any errors.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>

2. Navigate to the directory containing the code to be refactored.
3. Search for string formatting instances:

   grep -r -E "\.format\(|%" <directory>

4. Refactor each instance to use f-strings.
5. Run the tests to verify the changes:

   pytest

Expected Behavior:

• The codebase should use f-strings for all string formatting.
• The code should be more readable and maintainable.
• All unit tests should pass, confirming that functionality remains unchanged.

Current Behavior:

• The codebase currently uses a mix of .format(), %, and potentially other methods for string formatting.

Additional Information:

Progress Log:

• 2024-07-27: Initial setup of the issue and identification of string formatting instances to be refactored.