README.md

This repository serves as a simple template for starting new Python projects. It includes a basic project structure with essential files and instructions to help you get started quickly.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to set up and start working on your new project:

1. Clone the Repository

To start a new project using this template, clone the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/YourUsername/your-new-project.git
cd your-new-project

Project Structure

simple-python-project-template/
│
├── .env                       # Environment variables
├── .gitignore                 # Files and folders to ignore in Git
├── README.md                  # Project description and usage instructions
├── requirements.txt           # Python dependencies
│
└── src/                       # Source code directory
    ├── __init__.py            # To make src a Python package
    └── main.py                # Main script file

2. Set Up a Virtual Environment

It's recommended to use a virtual environment to manage your project's dependencies:

On macOS/Linux

python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate

3. Install Dependencies

Install any dependencies listed in requirements.txt:

pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Start Developing

You're now ready to start developing your project. Modify the src/main.py file and add any additional modules or packages as needed.

5. Managing Environment Variables

You can define environment-specific variables in the .env file. This file is ignored by Git to keep sensitive information secure. Add any necessary variables there, such as API keys, database credentials, etc.

6. Committing Changes

Remember to commit your changes often:

git add .
git commit -m "Describe your changes"
git push origin main

License

This template is open-source and available for you to use and modify for your projects.