use raw docstrings (r"""bla""") to avoid having to escape \

[gdementen]

We need to test it then decide whether we use it everywhere for consistency or only where necessary.

Special mention for LArray and AxisCollection.split_axes, from_list and from_string which need quadruple \ !

[alixdamman]

Seems legit (PEP 257):

For consistency, always use """triple double quotes""" around docstrings. Use r"""raw triple double quotes""" if you use any backslashes in your docstrings. For Unicode docstrings, use u"""Unicode triple-quoted strings""".