What is a pyproject.toml file and how do I use it?

What is a pyproject.toml file and how do I use it?

The pyproject.toml file is a configuration file for Python projects. It defines build system requirements and project metadata.

What kind of information can I include in this file?

You can include information like the project name, version, dependencies, and build system requirements.

Is it mandatory to have a pyproject.toml file in my project?

It's not mandatory, but it's highly recommended for modern Python projects, especially if you're using tools like Poetry or setuptools.

Can you show me a basic example of a pyproject.toml file?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

[tool.poetry]
name = "my_project"
version = "0.1.0"
description = "A sample Python project"

[tool.poetry.dependencies]
python = "^3.8"