How do I create a setup.py file using setuptools?

How do I create a setup.py file using setuptools?

To create a setup.py file, you need to define your package metadata and dependencies. Here's a basic example:

from setuptools import setup, find_packages

setup(
    name='your_package_name',
    version='0.1',
    packages=find_packages(),
    install_requires=[
        'required_package',
    ],
)

What should I include in the setup.py file?

You should include the package name, version, author, description, and any dependencies your package needs. It's also good to specify the packages using find_packages().

Can I add classifiers to my setup.py?

Yes, you can add classifiers to specify the environment, license, and other metadata. 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 by running python setup.py install in your terminal. This will install your package locally.