How do I create a setup.py file for my Python package?

How do I create a setup.py file for my Python package?

To create a setup.py file, you need to include metadata about your package. Here's a basic template:

from setuptools import setup, find_packages

setup(
    name='your_package_name',
    version='0.1',
    packages=find_packages(),
    install_requires=[],  # List your package dependencies here
    author='Your Name',
    author_email='[email protected]',
    description='A brief description of your package',
    url='https://github.com/yourusername/your_package',
)

What should I include in the install_requires list?

In the install_requires list, you should include any external packages that your package depends on. For example:

install_requires=[
    'numpy',
    'requests',
],

Can I add classifiers to my setup.py?

Yes, you can add classifiers to specify the environment and compatibility of your package. For example:

classifiers=[
    'Programming Language :: Python :: 3',
    'License :: OSI Approved :: MIT License',
],

How do I test my setup.py file?

You can test your setup.py file by running python setup.py install in your terminal. This will install your package locally.