02-configure-packaging-dependency-manager.md

◀️ Previous step: Duplicate configuration example file

Configure a packaging and dependency manager (mandatory)

A packaging and dependency manager is a tool that facilitates the installation, management, and distribution of Python packages and their dependencies. It makes it easier to obtain and keep external elements that a Python project requires, ensuring they work well together.

To get started you need to set up a packaging and dependency manager.

Choose a packaging and dependency manager

You can choose between two packaging and dependency managers.

Name: Pip
Website Link: https://pip.pypa.io/en/stable/

Name: Poetry
Website Link: https://python-poetry.org/

Modify the configuration

When your choice is made, you must modify the configuration file 'devcontainer.json' located in the directory named '.devcontainer/'.

You must modify the value of the attribute named 'python.dependencyManager'.

customizations
└── vscode
    └── settings
        └── settings
            └── python.dependencyManager <<<

The possible values are 'pip' or 'poetry'.

The result should be :

    "python.dependencyManager": "pip",

... or ...

    "python.dependencyManager": "poetry",

▶ Next step: Configure a formater