Developing Python Packages

Get your package started by converting scripts you have already written. You'll create a simple package which you can use on your own computer.

Make your package installable for yourself and others. In this chapter, you'll learn to deal with dependencies, write READMEs, and include licenses. You'll also complete all the steps to publish your package on PyPI—the main home of Python packages.

Bring your package up to a professional standard. Discover how to use pytest to guard against errors, tox to test if your package functions with multiple versions of Python, and flake8 to maintain great code style.

Create your packages more quickly. In this final chapter, you’ll learn how to use cookiecutter to generate all the supporting files your package needs, Makefiles to simplify releasing new versions, and be introduced to the last few files your package needs to attract users and contributors.