Practice Setuptools (5.1) - Chapter 11: Packaging, Distribution, and Virtual Environments

Practice: setuptools

Lesson 5.1Packaging, Distribution, and Virtual Environments

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Question 1.
What command would you use to install setuptools?
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Think about package installation commands.
Question 2.
What is the main purpose of find_packages()?
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Consider its use in a setup script.
3Question 3.
What does find_packages() do in a setup script?
- Automatically locates modules
- Installs packages
- Publishes packages
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Think about what a package should contain.
4Question 4.
True or False: Twine can be used to package Python projects.
- True
- False
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Remember the differences in function between tools.
Question 5.
You are to package an application that has multiple dependencies. Describe how you would set up your setup.py file and ensure users can install it properly.
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Think about how requirements files are used.
Question 6.
Identify the risks associated with uploading a package without thorough testing. What best practices would you implement to mitigate these risks?
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Consider what happens to users if they face issues.

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