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#1,198
MOST-STARRED Python
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
columnize gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 8. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #1,198 among Python repositories and #10,749 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
23
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Feb 18, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
columnize has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
columnize is an open-source project written in Python: View strings, Python dir() output in particular, in nice columns.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Python. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Python for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ pip install columnize⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
columnize coordinates its core functionality through a modular Python pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed columnize into Python backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install columnize using your package manager: `pip install columnize`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for columnize.
Import columnize into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `columnize --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Python, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
darius/columnize is currently ranked #10,749 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does columnize do? +
View strings, Python dir() output in particular, in nice columns.
What language is columnize written in? +
The primary language is Python. Topics include: software.
Is columnize actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 20, 2015 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does columnize have? +
columnize has 8 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does columnize rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 8 stars, darius/columnize is ranked #10,749 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,198 among Python projects.
What license is columnize distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
