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On 03/29/2012 03:04 AM, Javier wrote:
> Yes, in general I follow clear guidelines for writing code.  I just use
> modules with functions in the same directory and clear use of name
> spaces. I almost never use classes.  I wonder if you use some tool for
> refactoring.  I am mainly intersted in scripting tools, no eclipse-style
> guis.
>
> Just let me know if you use some scripting tool.
>
> And, as somebody pointed in this thread obfuscating or refactoring the
> code are very different things but they can be done with the same tools.

<troll>if you're not using classes, your code is obfuscated already</troll>

Anyway, I think it's better if you describe why you want such a tool. If 
you want to keep your code a secret, just distribute the .pyc file. If 
you want to refactor your code to improve readability, there is rope.