Project Template

This repository serves as a template for Python-based projects. It includes a structured layout, documentation guidelines, and sample configurations to get you started quickly.

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Features

• Organized Folder Structure: Clear separation of code, tests, and documentation.
• Dependency Management: A requirements.txt file for installing necessary libraries.
• Starter Code: Basic app.py file to kickstart your project.
• Preconfigured Git Ignore: Avoid committing unnecessary files like virtual environments and cache files.

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Folder Structure

project-template/
├── src/                 # Source code
│   └── app.py           # Main application file (starter code included)
├── tests/               # Placeholder for unit tests
├── docs/                # Placeholder for documentation
├── requirements.txt     # Dependency list
├── README.md            # Project description and usage instructions
├── LICENSE              # MIT license file
├── .gitignore           # Git ignore file

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Requirements

• Python 3.7+
• pip (Python package manager)

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Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/project-template.git
   cd project-template

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

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Usage

1. Customize the src/app.py file with your application code.

2. Run the application:

   python src/app.py

3. Add your test cases in the tests/ folder.

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Customization

Update Dependencies

• Add project-specific dependencies to requirements.txt:

  flask
  requests
  pytest
  

Documentation

• Add project-specific documentation in the docs/ folder.

Tests

• Write your tests in the tests/ folder using a framework like unittest or pytest.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Contribution

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add feature description"

4. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature-name

5. Submit a pull request.

Notes

• This repository is a template designed for Python-based projects. You can use it as a starting point for new applications, APIs, or utilities.
• Remember to:
  • Update the README.md with project-specific details.
  • Replace placeholder files (e.g., app.py, LICENSE) with actual code and configurations.
  • Add or modify dependencies in requirements.txt based on your project needs.
• This template is for demonstration and learning purposes. Customize it for production use.