Packaging

agent-cli grew from a voice helper into a local AI toolbox with 13 optional extras. Asking users to pick the right extras upfront became impossible, so I switched to runtime optional dependency resolution: commands declare what they need, missing extras are installed automatically in the correct environment, and the command re-runs transparently.

Exploring my seemingly hypocritical stance on dependencies: strict minimalism for my libraries, expecting adoption of my own work, yet embracing a wide range of dependencies in applications due to context and isolation.

Clarifying GPL licenses (GPLv2, GPLv3, LGPL, AGPL) and how they affect Python software, including the concept of “linking” in Python through imports.

Struggling through Pyenv, Pipenv, venv, Virtualenv, Homebrew, Anaconda, Miniconda, Micromamba, Pixi, and uv

🎄🎁 Advent of Open Source – Day 13/24: Simplifying Python dependency management across pip, conda, and complex projects.

🎄🎁 Advent of Open Source – Day 11/24: Contributing to the backbone of scientific Python through the conda-forge community.

A look at my preferred tools for improving code quality, testing, automation, and documentation in Python projects.