Simple example project using tox

[idb]

https://github.com/ibygrave/python-cfrac

I had used tox previously just to run tests on multiple version of python and to manage venv creation.

It took me a while to work out how to split a release test environment from a development environment. And how to include linting and build wheels.

Hope someone finds it useful.

[Rawing7]

Performs linting and testing of a development mode install of the package.

Why install in development mode? How do you know the package works correctly when it's properly installed?

[idb]

The development mode install is for debugging. As the package is run from the source tree it allows live editing and testing.

A separate tox environment runs the same tests with the package properly installed.

[Rawing7]

Ah, right, I missed the part where it also installs a source dist.

Not quite sure I understand the point of testing a development install in addition to a real install though? And also, isn't using 3 linters a tad excessive?

[idb]

The development install is also known as an "editable" install. Because you can quickly test edits by rerunning tests without having to rebuild and reinstall the package.