Packaging Python Projects with pyproject.toml

Tired of wrestling with outdated setup files and confusing dependency lists? Modern Python packaging simplifies project management and ensures your code is reproducible and easily shared. This course teaches you the foundational principles of structuring, configuring, and distributing Python projects using the current standard: the pyproject.toml file. You will leave with the practical skills to create professional, ready-to-share packages. What you'll learn: * Understand the modern Python packaging ecosystem, including build backends and standard distribution formats. * Configure core project metadata, entry points, and build settings using the pyproject.toml specification. * Practice creating and managing isolated development environments using standard virtual environment tools. * Master dependency declaration and locking strategies for reproducible builds across different systems. * Build and verify standard distribution formats (source distributions and wheels) suitable for PyPI publication. The material begins with an explanation of fundamental concepts and terminology, followed by practical, hands-on exercises showing you how to initialize a project, define configuration, and prepare it for sharing. This course is designed for absolute beginners to Python project management who want to adopt modern, standardized workflows. No prior packaging experience is required. Start building professional Python packages today.