A good Python project structure should include the following:
A README file that explains the purpose of the project and how to install and run it.
A LICENSE file that specifies the license under which the project is distributed.
A setup.py file that defines how to install the project as a package.
A requirements.txt file that lists the dependencies needed to run the project.
A docs folder that contains documentation of the project.
A tests folder that contains unit tests for the code.
A Makefile with commands to run common tasks.
The main module or package of your project should be placed at the root of the project. It can be a .py file or a folder containing init.py.
You should create a virtual environment for the project to isolate its dependencies. This can be done with the venv module.
You should have separate folders for code, tests, examples, and other types of files. Any folder containing modules should have an empty init.py file.
The code itself should be well documented with docstrings and type hints. Function and variable names should be descriptive.
For version control, you can use Git and host the project on GitHub.
In summary, following good project structure practices will make your Python project organized, easy to understand and maintain. The exact names and structure you choose for the project folders and files are up to you, but using conventions like README, LICENSE, setup.py, etc. is recommended.
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