Python Packaging on the Enterprise

Explore Python packaging in enterprise environments through this conference talk from EuroPython 2013. Delve into the intricacies of pkglib, understanding its goals, architecture, and key features. Learn about enterprise-specific challenges, package naming conventions, version management, and development modes. Discover tools like pyinstall, pydegraph, and pycheckout, and gain insights into efficient test discovery, execution, and C/C++ testing with Gcov. Examine project templates, documentation practices, and build and deploy tools. Gain a comprehensive understanding of pkglib's features and their application in enterprise Python development.

Intro
Enterprise?
Why pkglib?
Project Goals
pkglib overview
Shortcuts and Opinions
Packaging History
pkglib Architecture
Configuration
Package names and versions
'Dev' mode
Release' mode
pyinstall workflow
A sample dependency graph
The 'diamond' problem
Requirement specificity Less specific
Why all the bother?
pydegraph
Installer search path
pycheckout
Test discovery
Running tests
Testing C/C++ with Gcov
Project Templates
Project Documentation
Build and deploy tools
pkglib Feature Summary