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Copier vs Cookiecutter

Discover how Copier revolutionizes project generation, outperforming Cookiecutter with its unique features!

Key points:

  • 🔄 Template updates: Copier supports updating projects when the template changes, a feature Cookiecutter lacks.
  • 📁 Configuration simplicity: Copier uses a single YAML file, while Cookiecutter requires a JSON file.
  • 🛠️ Migrations: Copier supports project migrations, enabling smooth transitions between template versions.

Read more at: https://copier.readthedocs.io/en/latest/comparisons/

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