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Revisiting Python Packaging With Pipenv
Overview Python is one of the friendliest yet most powerful languages out there. It is easy for beginners to pick up, yet packs a strong punch and is used extensively in diverse domains such as scientific programming, web application programming, and DevOps. But one of the weakest points of Python has been its support for packaging complex applications and their dependencies. Over the years, there have been many efforts to improve the situation. In August 2017, I wrote a tutorial on the state of the art in Python packaging: How to Write, Package and Distribute a Library in Python . It's been only four months, and there is a new player in town. Pipenv is now the officially recommended tool for packaging by PyPA (Python Packaging Authority). In this tutorial you'll learn why Pipenv significantly improves the state of packaging and overall development workflow for Python developers and how to use it effectively. Python Dev Workflow for Humans The goa...