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Python Packaging

This lesson teaches how to create and publish packages in Python. We assume a basic understanding of Python, and assume learners are comfortable using simple commands in a Bash shell.

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Lesson metadata

Slug python-packaging
Pathway Maintaining & Sustaining Software
Subtopic —
Skill Level Intermediate
OSS Role(s) Contributor, Maintainer
Resource Type tutorial
Time Required 2m
Author The Carpentries Incubator
License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Keywords english packaging pip python
Language(s) en

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Creative Work Status Under development
Date Created 2023-07-04
Date Modified 2024-05-14
Date Published 2024-05-14
Domain General Open Source
Identifier https://github.com/carpentries-incubator/python_packaging
Learning Objectives Identify the purpose and benefits of packaging Python code. Describe the basic structure of a Python package (e.g., __init__.py, setup.py, pyproject.toml). Recognize the role of metadata in package distribution. List common tools used for packaging (e.g., setuptools, pip, build, twine). Describe how to write and organize code for packaging. Identify best practices for versioning and dependency management. Recognize how to build and distribute a package to the Python Package Index (PyPI).
Notes Pre-alpha lesson. Uses Carpentries lesson template.
Ospo Relevance Moderate
Prerequisite Notes introduction-to-git | python-basics
Sorting Id 10
Topic Packaging, Python

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