Python Development Utilities 🐍

Description

This Ansible role sets up a Python development environment on Arch Linux. It includes Python itself, the pip package manager, and builds on the general developer persona to support scripting, application development, data science, and more.

Learn more at the Python Official Site, the Arch Wiki - Python, and Wikipedia – Python.

Overview

This role provides the essential tooling for Python developers, enabling immediate use of python and pip from the command line. It supports both general-purpose scripting and advanced software engineering workflows.

Purpose

To simplify and standardize the provisioning of Python-ready environments for developers, students, data scientists, and automation engineers.

Features

  • Installs Python and Pip: Ensures the interpreter and package manager are available.

  • Persona Integration: Extends util-desk-dev-core with Python-specific tools.

  • Foundation for Further Stacks: Ideal starting point for Flask, Django, scientific computing, and automation.

Customization

Easily extend this role with:

  • Python virtualenv tools (python-virtualenv, pyenv)

  • Popular libraries (numpy, requests, flask)

  • Framework-specific roles (e.g., util-desk-dev-python-django)

Credits 📝

Developed and maintained by Kevin Veen-Birkenbach.
Learn more at www.veen.world

Part of the CyMaIS Project
License: CyMaIS NonCommercial License (CNCL)