Python Pyramid - Cookiecutter

Python Pyramid is a simple and flexible web framework. It's part of the Pylons Project. Pyramid works well for both small and big applications. It has a basic core but offers many extra features if needed. The framework focuses on being easy to use, keeping things minimal, and scaling up to handle larger projects.

What is Cookiecutter?

Cookiecutter is a command-line utility that creates projects from project templates. It allows developers to define the structure of a project, including directories, files, and configuration settings, and then generate new projects that follow this structure consistently.

Key Features

• Developers can create templates for any kind of project, from simple scripts to complex applications.
• Users can customize the generated project by answering a series of prompts, ensuring that each project meets specific requirements.
• Once a template is created, it can be reused across multiple projects, saving time and ensuring consistency.
• Cookiecutter is open source and has a vibrant community that contributes to its development and provides numerous pre-made templates.

Step-by-Step Guide to Using Pyramid with Cookiecutter

Step 1: Create a New Virtual Environment

Navigate to our desired directory and create a virtual environment.

cd C:\Users\Tonmoy\Downloads
python -m venv my_pyramid_env

Step 2: Activate the Virtual Environment

Activate the virtual environment to use it for installing dependencies.

my_pyramid_env\Scripts\activate

Step 3: Install Cookiecutter and Pyramid

With the virtual environment activated, install Cookiecutter and Pyramid.

pip install cookiecutter pyramid

Step 4:Generate a New Pyramid Project

Use Cookiecutter to create a new Pyramid project.

cookiecutter gh:Pylons/pyramid-cookiecutter-starter

Output:

Step 5: Set Up the Project

Navigate to our newly created project directory and install the project's dependencies.

cd my_new_pyramid_app
pip install -e .
pip install -r requirements-dev.txt

Step 6:Run the Development Server

pserve development.ini

Output:

Conclusion

By following these steps, we should be able to set up and run a Pyramid application using Cookiecutter in a clean, isolated virtual environment and ensures a consistent development setup.