Add a snippet for the if __name__ == '__main__': block

[d3r3kk]

We have all sorts of useful snippets in our extension, but I've noticed that we have not added one for the ubiquitous block:

if __name__ == '__main__':

Proposal to add the snippet with the type-ahead identifier __main__.

Acceptance Criteria:

1. Open a new editor window
2. Create a new file helloworld.py
3. Add the following code:

1|  import sys
2|  
3|  def hello_world():
4|      print('Hi there!')
5|      print(f'Python version {sys.version_info}')
6|  
7|

4. On line 7, begin type __main

Expected Result

Popup with a snippet for the dunder name equals dunder main appears. Pressing Enter will accept the snippet and insert code such as:

6|
7|  if __name__ == '__main__':
8|      $
9|

...where the $ is where the cursor is left such that the user can add whatever call(s) are necessary.

EDIT: Acceptance criteria altered to ensure cursor is placed optimally.

[DonJayamanne]

Instead of pass that's where the cursor should be placed.

[need47]

I have a similar snippet when typing if. I only have the official python extension installed.

[d3r3kk]

Yes, just saw this, thank you for showing us!

Seems that we already have this one defined. Closing the issue.

[brettcannon]

I would actually say that's not the best snippet since there's no expectation to define a main() function.

[d3r3kk]

I agree actually, because the code that comes back is this:

Note the trailing ) at the end of the call to main())...

[brettcannon]

I personally just want:

if __name__ == "__main__":
    ${1}

Or whatever is required to have VS Code start the cursor indented in the if block.