By this point in the book, you’re operating at least one well-oiled Python package project. Whether you plan to apply what you’ve learned to another existing project or to new projects you create in the future, there’s a lot of information to remember and a lot of configuration, syntax, and directory structure to get right. If you come back a few months from now, you could find yourself having to relearn the material from scratch. If you’re trying to grow your group of maintainers and your user base at the same time, it can all become a bit much.
This part helps you create a repeatable process for new projects so you can get up and running quickly and focus on the software unique to each project. You’ll also learn some of the aspects of a successful user community that maximize the likelihood of others contributing to and maintaining your project.