Baron: Full Syntax Tree for Python

Baron is a Full Syntax Tree (FST) library for Python, designed for refactoring and detailed code analysis. Unlike an Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) which discards some syntax information, Baron's FST preserves all original formatting, including comments, empty lines, and spacing, ensuring that converting code to an FST and back exactly reproduces the original source code. The current version is 0.10.1, released in December 2021. Development is active with a focus on bug fixes, minor feature additions, and performance improvements, indicating a measured release cadence.