Add formatters for common file types

[nchapman]

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Pull request overview

This pull request applies comprehensive code formatting across makefiles, shell scripts, JSON files, and Markdown documentation to standardize the codebase style. The changes are purely cosmetic, improving consistency and readability without altering functionality.

Key formatting improvements:

• Makefiles: Standardized spacing around assignment operators (=, +=, :=) and conditional operators
• Shell scripts: Unified redirection operators (> and >>) to have no space before the target
• JSON/Markdown: Improved formatting for better readability (array formatting, table alignment)

Reviewed changes

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File	Description
Multiple makefiles	Added consistent spacing around =, +=, := operators (space before and after)
Multiple shell scripts	Standardized redirect operators (>file instead of > file)
JSON files	Reformatted arrays and object structures for readability
Markdown files	Fixed table alignment and consistent formatting
makefile.qa	Added extensive new formatting targets and tool checks

Note: All changes are formatting-only. No functional code modifications were made.

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