computer-playbook/roles/pc-developer-tools-python

PC-Developer-Tools-Python Role

Overview

This README accompanies the pc-developer-tools-python role, which is part of the computer-playbook repository. The role is dedicated to setting up Python development tools on personal computers.

Role Contents

The main.yml file under the pc-developer-tools-python role includes the following task:

1. Install Python Developer Tools:
   • The task employs the community.general.pacman module to install:
     • python: The Python programming language package, essential for development in Python, one of the most popular and widely used programming languages today.

Dependencies

This role depends on:

• pc-developer-tools: This ensures that basic developer tools, potentially including code editors, version control systems, and other utilities common in development environments, are already installed.

Purpose and Usage

The pc-developer-tools-python role is specifically designed for developers who work with Python. Whether you are a beginner learning Python, a data scientist using Python for analysis, or a web developer creating applications in Python, this role provides the foundational Python package necessary for such activities.

Prerequisites

• Ansible: Ansible must be installed on your system to run this role.
• Arch Linux-based System: Since the role utilizes the pacman package manager, it is tailored for Arch Linux or similar distributions.

Running the Role

To use this role:

1. Clone the computer-playbook repository to your machine.
2. Navigate to the roles/pc-developer-tools-python directory within the repository.
3. Execute the role using Ansible, ensuring you have the appropriate permissions to install software packages.

Customization

You can customize this role by adding more Python-related tools, libraries, or frameworks to suit your specific development needs.

Support and Contributions

For support, feedback, or contributions, such as adding additional Python development tools or enhancing the existing setup, please open an issue or submit a pull request in the computer-playbook repository. Contributions that improve the Python development environment are highly encouraged.