Python source cross reference doc generator?

Colin J. Williams cjw at sympatico.ca
Sat Mar 11 14:32:57 EST 2006


Harry Fuecks wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> Wondering if a tool exists to generate "cross reference" documentation
> for Python code bases?
> 
> Particularly after something like phpxref -
> http://phpxref.sourceforge.net/ : written in Perl, scans a bunch of
> PHP scripts and generates HTML output that allows you to see all the
> classes / methods / functions / variables defined and (what I'm
> interested in) where they are referenced. Essentially something like
> API docs but with the addition of being able to see who's using a
> particular method
> 
> Is there anything like this for Python? Have done much looking without success.
> 
> Many thanks.
epydoc and pydoc each provides an index.  If you are looking for info on 
where a name is defined or used, PyScripter is helpful.

Colin W.



More information about the Python-list mailing list