#161 - 10 Essential Things to Add to Your Python Project on GitHub

Pybites Podcast

May 20 2024 • 10 mins

In this episode of the Pybites Podcast, hosts Bob Belderbos dives into the essential components you need for a successful public Python project on GitHub.

From organizing your code and creating a standout README.md to setting up automated tests and ensuring your project is contribution-friendly, he covers everything to help you build a robust and collaborative Python project.

Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, these tips will enhance your project's usability, maintainability, and community engagement.

Join the discussion and learn how to set a solid foundation for your open-source projects ...

Mentioned / related links:
- Starting a Python project - poetry, pip-tools, git + GitHub, package or not?
- Using pip-tools to manage Python dependencies
- Increase Python code quality with pre-commit
- How to handle environment variables in Python
- How to test a Python project against multiple versions using tox
- What are Makefiles and why + how to use them in your Python projects