It seems like that could be done in the editor if you auto-reformat on load and ... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		skybrian 56 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Beagle, a source code management system that store... It seems like that could be done in the editor if you auto-reformat on load and save. (Assuming there's an agreed-on canonical format.)

hosh 54 days ago | [–]

The point is that in an AST based storage, the AST itself is the source of truth. Therefore, there is no canonical format.

Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact