Yes, and no: from the PEP8 style guide: (my emphasis) "Consistency with this style guide is important. Consistency within a project is more important. Consiste

Yes, and no: from the PEP8 style guide: (my emphasis) "Consistency with this style guide is important. Consistency within a project is more important. Consistency within one module or function is most important. But most importantly: know when to be inconsistent -- sometimes the style guide just doesn't apply."