How to Build an Open Source Python Package

Step by step

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work on open-source software? Wanted to try it out but can’t find a good place to start. It can be intimidating when looking for your first open-source contribution. Almost impossible to find the perfect package that will give you something more than an “update this doc” experience.

Why not kill a few birds with one stone?

What about making your very own open-source baby? Something that is useful and through which you learn a bunch of new skills that will take away the fears about contributing to open source?

All it takes is a little creativity and elbow grease.

Making your own open-source Python package.

Today I’m going to show you how utterly easy it is to create and work with open-source packages with Python. It’s so easy that anyone can do it.

And, it comes with a bunch of side benefits.

• You learn about Python packaging.

• You get to be creative.

• You get to practice thinking about users.

• You learn how to build and deploy Python packages to PyPi.

• You pick up skills around build and dependency tools like Poetry.

• You get to add something REAL to your resume.