Python Packaging Metadata
Read OriginalThis article discusses the dual nature of Python package metadata (like version, description, license) used by packaging tools and for runtime introspection. It explains historical approaches to avoid conflicts, the introduction of importlib.metadata in Python 3.8, and the trade-offs for new versus established projects when deciding whether to include in-code metadata.
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