How to use setup.py?

To use the setup.py file in Python, you first need to have the setuptools module installed. You can do this by running the following command:

Once you have setuptools installed, you can use the setup.py file to build and distribute your Python package by running the following command:

This command will create a distribution of your package in the dist directory. The sdist option creates a source distribution, which is a package that contains the source code for your package. The bdist_wheel option creates a binary distribution, which is a package that contains pre-compiled versions of your package’s modules and can be installed more quickly than a source distribution.

To install your package, you can use the pip tool. For example, to install the my_package package from the example above, you would run the following command:

This will install the my_package package and any of its dependencies that are not already installed on your system. Once the package is installed, you can use it in your Python programs by importing it like any other module. For example:

Overall, the setup.py file is an important part of building and distributing Python packages, as it contains the necessary information for building and installing your package. By using the pip tool and the setup.py file, you can easily share your Python packages with others and make them available for use in their own projects.