Why Python Packages?

  • The code needs to be versioned.
  • The dependencies of the projects needs to be managed.
  • The metadata for the project needs to be managed.
  • To make our python code installable, reusable and shareable via PyPi or TestPyPI, we need to package our code.

Why choose Pixi for Python Packaging ?

Set up a project directory

  • Follow the folder structure
  • dont forget to add the init.py file.
  • Sequence of pixi commands : init -> add -> run -> lock ->install -> update

Metadata for Python packging

  • Need to have a pyproject.toml file
  • Need to have [build-system] section with requires and build-backend specfied.
  • Need to have [project] section with atleast name and version specified.
  • Nice to have dependencies specified in [project] section.

How to publish your Python project

  • Fill all the metadata and give your project a unique name
  • Build your Project
  • Create a TestPyPI account and generate the API token
  • Upload your package via twine to TestPyPI
  • Check your package via pip install