What is the recommended way to use Vim folding for

Question

I am interested in enabling code folding in Vim for Python code. I have noticed multiple ways to do so.

Does anyone have a preferred way to do Python code folding in Vim? I.e,

• Do you have a particular Vim plugin that you use and like?
• Do you use manual folding or do you place markers in comments?
• Any other recommended ways to do code folding for Python in Vim?

Answer 1

The Python source comes with a vim syntax plugin along with a custom vimrc file. Check the python FAQ on vim

Answer 2

Yet another plugin for folding Python code. Rather simple, handling docstrings, and on the GitHub:

SimpylFold

Enjoy!

Answer 3

I use this syntax file for Python. It sets the folding method to syntax and folds all classes and functions, but nothing else.