What is the ideal structure for a Python package?

What is the ideal structure for a Python package?

The ideal structure for a Python package typically includes a directory with the package name, an init.py file, and subdirectories for modules, tests, and documentation.

Can you give me an example of a basic package structure?

Sure! A basic structure might look like this:

my_package/
    ├── my_package/
    │   ├── __init__.py
    │   ├── module1.py
    │   └── module2.py
    ├── tests/
    │   └── test_module1.py
    ├── README.md
    └── setup.py

This includes the main package directory, a tests directory, and essential files.

What should I include in the setup.py file?

In the setup.py file, you should include metadata about your package such as its name, version, author, description, and dependencies. Here's a simple example:

from setuptools import setup

setup(
    name='my_package',
    version='0.1',
    author='Your Name',
    description='A brief description of the package',
    packages=['my_package'],
    install_requires=[],
)