Python Package Repositories: Hosting, Publishing, and Distribution

Distributing your code efficiently is a cornerstone of modern software development, yet managing dependencies and package hosting can quickly become complex. This text-based course guides you through the essential concepts of Python package repositories, from public indexes to private hosting solutions. By reading our structured explanations and reviewing clear code examples, you will transition from writing local scripts to structuring, building, and publishing reusable Python packages. You will learn to manage dependencies securely and configure your environments to retrieve packages from custom sources. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational structure of Python packages and how dependency resolution works. - Build distributable archives using modern packaging standards and tools. - Publish your libraries securely to the Python Package Index (PyPI) using API tokens and trusted publishers. - Configure and manage private package repositories for proprietary or internal team projects. - Utilize modern dependency management tools such as Poetry and uv to streamline your publishing workflow. - Install and resolve packages from multiple custom repository sources safely. This course begins with essential terminology and foundational packaging concepts before guiding you through step-by-step configurations and distribution workflows. It is designed for beginner to intermediate Python developers looking to share their code systematically, with no prior packaging or DevOps experience required. Start reading today to distribute your Python code professionally.