Formatter
/ˈfɔːmætər/
Definition
A tool that automatically rewrites code to adhere to consistent style (indentation, quotes, line length).
Example in context
"Prettier formats on save — after onboarding, no one argues about quote style in code review."
Related terms
Practice this term
Master Formatter in context by working through exercises in the Developer Tooling module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.