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diff --git a/docs/development.txt b/docs/development.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..455f038 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/development.txt @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +------------------------- +Development on Setuptools +------------------------- + +Setuptools is maintained by the Python community under the Python Packaging +Authority (PyPA) and led by Jason R. Coombs. + +This document describes the process by which Setuptools is developed. +This document assumes the reader has some passing familiarity with +*using* setuptools, the ``pkg_resources`` module, and EasyInstall. It +does not attempt to explain basic concepts like inter-project +dependencies, nor does it contain detailed lexical syntax for most +file formats. Neither does it explain concepts like "namespace +packages" or "resources" in any detail, as all of these subjects are +covered at length in the setuptools developer's guide and the +``pkg_resources`` reference manual. + +Instead, this is **internal** documentation for how those concepts and +features are *implemented* in concrete terms. It is intended for people +who are working on the setuptools code base, who want to be able to +troubleshoot setuptools problems, want to write code that reads the file +formats involved, or want to otherwise tinker with setuptools-generated +files and directories. + +Note, however, that these are all internal implementation details and +are therefore subject to change; stick to the published API if you don't +want to be responsible for keeping your code from breaking when +setuptools changes. You have been warned. + +.. toctree:: + :maxdepth: 1 + + developer-guide + formats + releases |