How do I configure setuptools for my Python project?

How do I configure setuptools for my Python project?

To configure setuptools, you need to create a setup.py file in your project directory. This file contains metadata about your project.

What should I include in the setup.py file?

You should include fields like name, version, author, description, and packages. Here's a basic example:

from setuptools import setup

setup(
    name='your_project_name',
    version='0.1',
    author='Your Name',
    description='A brief description of your project',
    packages=['your_package'],
)

Can I specify dependencies in the setup.py?

Yes, you can specify dependencies using the install_requires argument. For example:

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

Is there a way to include additional files in the package?

Absolutely! You can use the package_data argument to include additional files. For example:

package_data={'your_package': ['data/*.dat']},