Constants in Python, like PATH_DATASETS = 'data/datasets/' and WIDTH = 416, aid in code organization and readability.
Documenting functions that use constants raises the question of whether to refer to constants directly or use their values for clarity.
Best practices suggest keeping constant references in documentation to maintain a link between the constant and its value.
Balancing readability and maintainability is crucial, and clarifying constant usage in both docstrings and constants file can enhance code understanding.