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π Publish Your Own Python Package: A Step-by-Step Guide with Example π
Have you ever thought, βI wrote this awesome Python code, and others might find it useful too!β? π€ Well, publishing your own Python package is easier than you think! In this guide, Iβll walk you through how to create and publish your own Python package on PyPI (Python Package Index). Weβll also explore some unique Python packages that inspire creativity and innovation! π₯
π§ Step 1: Create Your Python Project
First things first, letβs create a Python project. A Python package is essentially a collection of modules.
1. Create a new folder for your project:
mkdir my-awesome-package cd my-awesome-package
2. Inside this folder, create a Python file. Letβs call it awesome.py
:
touch awesome.py
3. Add a simple function to your file:
# awesome.py
def greet(name):
return f"Hello, {name}! Welcome to the world of Python packaging! π"
ποΈ Step 2: Structure Your Package
A typical Python package structure looks like this:
my-awesome-package/
βββ awesome.py
βββ README.md
βββ LICENSE
βββ setup.py