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README.md Template
# Project Name
Brief one-line description of what this project does.
## Overview
A more detailed description of the project, its purpose, and key features.
## Features
- Feature 1: Description
- Feature 2: Description
- Feature 3: Description
## Requirements
- Python 3.11 or higher
- uv package manager
## Installation
### Using uv (Recommended)
\`\`\`bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/username/project-name.git
cd project-name
# Install dependencies
uv sync
# Activate virtual environment (optional, uv runs commands automatically)
source .venv/bin/activate # On Unix/macOS
.venv\Scripts\activate # On Windows
\`\`\`
### Using pip
\`\`\`bash
pip install -e .
\`\`\`
## Quick Start
\`\`\`python
from project_name import main_function
# Example usage
result = main_function()
print(result)
\`\`\`
## Usage
### Command Line Interface
\`\`\`bash
# Run the main application
uv run python -m project_name
# Or if you installed with pip
project-cli --help
\`\`\`
### As a Library
\`\`\`python
from project_name import SomeClass
# Create an instance
instance = SomeClass(param="value")
# Use the instance
result = instance.method()
\`\`\`
## Development
### Setup Development Environment
\`\`\`bash
# Install with development dependencies
uv sync --extra dev
# Or install all extras
uv sync --all-extras
\`\`\`
### Running Tests
\`\`\`bash
# Run all tests
uv run pytest
# Run with coverage
uv run pytest --cov
# Run specific test file
uv run pytest tests/test_specific.py
# Run with verbose output
uv run pytest -v
\`\`\`
### Code Quality
\`\`\`bash
# Lint code
uv run ruff check .
# Fix auto-fixable issues
uv run ruff check --fix .
# Format code
uv run ruff format .
# Type checking
uv run mypy src
\`\`\`
### Pre-commit Checks
Before committing, ensure all checks pass:
\`\`\`bash
# Run all checks
uv run ruff check . && uv run ruff format . && uv run mypy src && uv run pytest
\`\`\`
## Project Structure
\`\`\`
project-name/
├── src/
│ └── project_name/ # Main package
│ ├── __init__.py
│ ├── main.py # Entry point
│ ├── models/ # Data models
│ ├── services/ # Business logic
│ └── utils/ # Utilities
├── tests/ # Test files
├── docs/ # Documentation
├── pyproject.toml # Project configuration
└── README.md # This file
\`\`\`
## Configuration
### Environment Variables
Create a `.env` file in the project root:
\`\`\`env
API_KEY=your_api_key_here
DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:pass@localhost/dbname
DEBUG=false
\`\`\`
### Configuration File
Alternatively, create a `config.yaml`:
\`\`\`yaml
api:
key: your_api_key
timeout: 30
database:
url: postgresql://user:pass@localhost/dbname
pool_size: 5
\`\`\`
## API Documentation
### Main Classes
#### `SomeClass`
Description of the class.
\`\`\`python
from project_name import SomeClass
instance = SomeClass(param="value")
result = instance.method()
\`\`\`
**Parameters:**
- `param` (str): Description of parameter
**Returns:**
- `str`: Description of return value
### Functions
#### `main_function()`
Description of the function.
\`\`\`python
from project_name import main_function
result = main_function()
\`\`\`
## API Endpoints (if applicable)
### Start the Server
\`\`\`bash
uv run uvicorn project_name.api.main:app --reload
\`\`\`
### Endpoints
#### GET `/api/items`
Get all items.
**Response:**
\`\`\`json
{
"items": [
{"id": 1, "name": "Item 1"},
{"id": 2, "name": "Item 2"}
]
}
\`\`\`
#### POST `/api/items`
Create a new item.
**Request Body:**
\`\`\`json
{
"name": "New Item"
}
\`\`\`
**Response:**
\`\`\`json
{
"id": 3,
"name": "New Item"
}
\`\`\`
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (\`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature\`)
3. Make your changes
4. Run tests and linting (\`uv run pytest && uv run ruff check .\`)
5. Commit your changes (\`git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'\`)
6. Push to the branch (\`git push origin feature/amazing-feature\`)
7. Open a Pull Request
### Code Style
- Follow PEP 8 guidelines
- Use type hints for all functions
- Write docstrings for all public APIs
- Maintain test coverage above 80%
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Authors
- Your Name - [@yourhandle](https://github.com/yourhandle)
## Acknowledgments
- Library or resource that inspired this project
- Contributors who helped
- Any other acknowledgments
## Changelog
### [0.1.0] - 2024-01-01
#### Added
- Initial release
- Basic functionality
#### Changed
- Nothing yet
#### Fixed
- Nothing yet
## Support
For support, email support@example.com or open an issue on GitHub.
## Links
- [Documentation](https://project-name.readthedocs.io)
- [Issue Tracker](https://github.com/username/project-name/issues)
- [Changelog](CHANGELOG.md)
Sections Explained
- Title & Description: Clear project name and one-line summary
- Overview: More detailed description of purpose and features
- Installation: Step-by-step setup instructions
- Quick Start: Minimal example to get started quickly
- Usage: Detailed usage examples (CLI and library)
- Development: Instructions for contributors
- Project Structure: Overview of codebase organization
- Configuration: How to configure the application
- API Documentation: Documentation of public API
- Contributing: Guidelines for contributions
- License & Authors: Legal and attribution information
- Support: How to get help
Tips for Good READMEs
- Keep it concise: Users should understand the project in 30 seconds
- Working examples: All code examples should be copy-paste ready
- Clear installation: Step-by-step instructions that actually work
- Visual aids: Consider adding screenshots, diagrams, or GIFs
- Badges: Add CI status, coverage, and version badges
- Update regularly: Keep it in sync with the actual codebase