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@@ -4,10 +4,10 @@ Guidelines for Code Modification
 Coding Style
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-* Use syntax compatible to both Python 2.6+ and 3.1+.
+* Use syntax compatible with Python `2.6+` and `3.1+`.
 * Use docstrings with `pydoc` in mind
-* Follow the style guide for python code: https://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0008/
-* Test the code with `doctest` where it makes sense
+* Follow the PEP8 style guide: https://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0008/
+* Always run `make test` before submitting a new PR. `pylint` and `flake8` needs to be installed.
 * When breaking backward compatibility with old configuration files or plugins,
   please include a temporary workaround code that provides a compatibility
   layer and mark it with a comment that includes the word `COMPAT`.  For