python-project-setup

To set up a Python project with uv, initialize it using uv init --lib, configure a single pyproject.toml for ruff and pytest, install pre-commit hooks, and run uv sync to produce a reproducible virtual environment and lockfile.

Yes, you can migrate projects from pip, Poetry, setup.py, or requirements.txt into a unified uv-managed pyproject workflow, converting legacy configurations into a modern src-layout project with consistent tooling defaults.

The best way to configure ruff and pytest is through a single validated pyproject.toml, which applies sensible linting and formatting settings alongside pytest defaults and plugins to enforce code quality from day one.

To add pre-commit hooks, configure them within your pyproject.toml setup and install them after initializing the project, ensuring automated linting and formatting checks run consistently across your development workflow.

Yes, uv supports managing both dev and optional dependency groups within a single pyproject.toml, allowing you to isolate development tools and optional packages while maintaining a reproducible virtual environment via uv.lock.

Using a src layout for Python projects configured with uv ensures clean separation between package code and tests, preventing accidental imports from the local directory and producing a consistent, validated development environment.