Python packaging basics: Using PyProject.toml

In this episode, the podcast hosts discuss the basics of Python packaging, with a focus on the use of PyProject.toml files. They highlight the advantages of using this file for packaging pure Python packages and provide a simplified setup process. The hosts also mention the key metadata that needs to be included in the file, such as the project name, version, description, author, license, and classifiers. They emphasize the importance of including the license classifier to ensure proper identification on PyPI. Overall, the episode offers a straightforward approach to packaging Python projects using PyProject.toml.