Automated Docstring Generation For Python Funct... May 2026

This paper examines the evolution and implementation of automated docstring generation for Python functions, focusing on how Large Language Models (LLMs) have transformed documentation from a manual burden into an integrated part of the development lifecycle. The Role of Docstrings in Python

Constructing instructions that specify the desired format (e.g., "Generate a NumPy-style docstring for the following Python function"). Automated Docstring Generation for Python Funct...

Utilizing linters like pydocstyle or darglint to ensure the generated documentation matches the actual code signature. Challenges and Limitations This paper examines the evolution and implementation of

Using the Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) to identify function signatures and body implementation. Automated Docstring Generation for Python Funct...

Tools like Pyment attempted to "translate" between different docstring formats (Google, NumPy, Epytext) but struggled to interpret the actual logic of the code.