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Author: eleanorjboyd

src/features/creators/templates/newPackageTemplate/.github/copilot-instructions.md

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+# Copilot Instructions for <package_name>
+
+-   This is a Python package named `<package_name>`.
+-   Follow PEP8 style guidelines.
+-   Use relative imports within the package.
+-   Write clear docstrings for all public functions and classes.
+-   Add or update tests in the `tests/` directory for new features or bug fixes and use pytest.
+-   Use the provided `launch.json` for debugging configurations.

src/features/creators/templates/newPackageTemplate/.vscode/launch.json

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+{
+    "configurations": [
+        { "name": "Python Debugger: Module", "type": "debugpy", "request": "launch", "module": "<package_name>" }
+    ]
+}
+// TODO: Add more configurations as needed

src/features/creators/templates/newPackageTemplate/README.md

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
-# Project Name
+# <project_name>
 
 > TODO: Write a short description of your project and what it does.
 
 ## Table of Contents
 
-- [Project Name](#project-name)
+- [\<project\_name\>](#project_name)
   - [Table of Contents](#table-of-contents)
   - [How to Run](#how-to-run)
   - [How to Package](#how-to-package)
@@ -15,12 +15,14 @@
 ## How to Run
 
 > TODO: Describe how to use or run your package, with example commands or code.
-
+1. `<run_exec> -m <package_name>`
 
 ## How to Package
 
 > TODO: Explain how to build and distribute the package (e.g., using setuptools, poetry, etc.).
 
+1. `<run_exec> -m build`
+
 
 ## How to Test
 Tests are stored in the `tests` folder. Tests can be run using pytest with the following command:
@@ -29,7 +31,13 @@ Tests are stored in the `tests` folder. Tests can be run using pytest with the f
 ## Setup for New Contributors
 
 > TODO: List steps for a new developer to get started.
-1. 
+
+1. Activate and select the necessary environment, `<activation_command>`
+2. Install dependencies:
+    a. with `<run_exec> pip install -e .[dev]`
+    b. with `<run_exec> pip install -r dev_requirements.txt` and `<run_exec> pip install -e .`
+3. then run the package with: `<run_exec> -m <package_name>`
+
 
 ## License
 

src/features/creators/templates/newPackageTemplate/pyproject.toml

@@ -1,10 +1,12 @@
 [project]
 name = "package_name"
 version = "1.0.0"
-description = TODO: Add a short description of your package
+description = "" #TODO: Add a short description of your package
+authors = [{name = "Your Name", email = "your@email.com"}] #TODO: Add your name and email
 readme = "README.md"
+dependencies = [] #TODO: Add your package dependencies here
 
-requires-python = ">=3.8"
+requires-python = ">=3.9"
 
 [project.optional-dependencies]
 dev-requirements = {file = "dev-requirements.txt"}
@@ -14,6 +16,8 @@ requires = ["setuptools", "wheel"]
 build-backend = "setuptools.build_meta"
 
 
+[project.scripts]
+# Add your CLI entry points here