What’s the real difference between Sourcery and Black?

Black formats style — lines, quotes, spaces. Sourcery refactors logic — simpler loops, split functions. Use both.

Should I use Sourcery and Black together?

Yes. Black for looks, Sourcery for smarts. Covers all code quality bases without overlap.

If PRs drag with structural nits, yes — saves hours. Solo? Stick to Black + manual reviews.

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