Tabs vs. Spaces: Does It Actually Matter?
Summary
The tabs vs. spaces debate is a classic, but we dig deeper: why does it matter, what do modern tools say, and how should teams make this decision?
Key Points
- Consistency within a codebase is what matters most
- EditorConfig and language formatters largely solve the problem automatically
- The real lesson is: automate formatting decisions and eliminate the debate entirely
- If you’re still arguing about this, your team needs a formatter