distutils (part of python): old and not used directly anymore
setuptools (the “new” - 2004) high level tool using distutils. De facto standard
They both have the same API and the same command interface
Setup tools
de facto standard
single function setup
setup tools is not part of python. check if it is available: python -c 'import setuptools'
command to package the project : python setup.py sdist.
Creates a dist folder containing a tar file containing :
all the python files
Using MANIFEST.in we can add non python files to the dist package
Distribute with twine on pypy
How to have a package available without pushing it to pypy ?
python setup.py develop
creates a symbolic link to your site packages
PIP
pip is a higher-level interface on top of setuptools or Distribute. It uses them to perform many of its functions but avoids some of their more controversial features, like zipped eggs
pip also provides features not available in setuptools, like an uninstall command and the ability to define fixed sets of requirements and reliably reproduce a set of packages
pip use wheels as a format for binary distribution
