Practice Required Files - 4.2 | Chapter 11: Packaging, Distribution, and Virtual Environments | Python Advance
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4.2 - Required Files

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of the setup.py file?

💡 Hint: Think about the configuration needed for package distribution.

Question 2 Easy

Why do you need a README.md file?

💡 Hint: Consider what information might be helpful to a user new to your package.

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Question 1

What file contains the metadata for a Python package?

LICENSE
README.md
setup.py

💡 Hint: Which file defines the package for installation?

Question 2

True or False: The requirements.txt file is optional for all packages.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider if some packages might function without this file.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a complete example of README.md for a fictional package 'DataAnalyzer'. Include sections such as Introduction, Installation, Usage, and License.

💡 Hint: Focus on making it clear, informative, and user-friendly.

Challenge 2 Hard

Write a setup.py for a new package named 'ImageProcessor' that requires Pillow and NumPy as dependencies.

💡 Hint: Make sure to include all necessary package metadata.

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