Modern Python Packaging with pyproject.toml

Tired of confusing `setup.py` files and scattered configuration? It's time to embrace the modern, standardized way of managing Python projects. This course provides a clear, step-by-step introduction to using `pyproject.toml` to streamline your development workflow. You will learn how this single file can centralize your project's metadata, handle dependencies, and configure build tools, making your projects easier to maintain and share. By the end, you'll be able to confidently structure and package your own Python applications from scratch. What you'll learn: - Understand the role of `pyproject.toml` in modern Python development - Define essential project metadata like name, version, and dependencies - Use virtual environments to create isolated and reproducible project setups - Differentiate between build-time and runtime dependencies - Configure a build backend to create distributable package files (wheels) - Integrate and configure basic code quality tools within your project file - Practice building and installing a simple, complete Python package We begin with the fundamental concepts behind Python packaging before moving into the practical details of the `pyproject.toml` file format. You'll then apply what you've learned to build and configure a sample project. This course is designed for beginners. No prior experience with Python packaging is required, just a basic understanding of Python itself. Start building cleaner, more maintainable Python projects today.