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Python Development Utilities
Description
This Ansible role sets up a Python development environment on Arch Linux. It includes Python itself, the pip package manager, and builds on the general developer persona to support scripting, application development, data science, and more.
Learn more at the Python Official Site, the Arch Wiki - Python, and Wikipedia – Python.
Overview
This role provides the essential tooling for Python developers, enabling immediate use of python and pip from the command line. It supports both general-purpose scripting and advanced software engineering workflows.
Purpose
To simplify and standardize the provisioning of Python-ready environments for developers, students, data scientists, and automation engineers.
Features
- Installs Python and Pip: Ensures the interpreter and package manager are available.
- Prefers Python 3.11+: Installs Python 3.11+ where available and makes it the default via
/usr/local/bin/python3and/usr/local/bin/pip3. - Persona Integration: Extends
dev-corewith Python-specific tools. - Foundation for Further Stacks: Ideal starting point for Flask, Django, scientific computing, and automation.
Supported distro families in the installer script:
- Arch Linux
- Debian
- Ubuntu
- Fedora
- CentOS / RHEL
Customization
Easily extend this role with:
- Python virtualenv tools (
python-virtualenv,pyenv) - Popular libraries (
numpy,requests,flask) - Framework-specific roles (e.g.,
dev-python-django)
Credits
Implemented by Kevin Veen-Birkenbach. Part of the Infinito.Nexus Project and maintained by Kevin Veen-Birkenbach. Licensed under the Infinito.Nexus Community License (Non-Commercial).