# The ultimate guide to creating a secure Python package

DevFeed: [The ultimate guide to creating a secure Python package](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/the-ultimate-guide-to-creating-a-secure-python-package-8221.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://snyk.io/blog/ultimate-guide-creating-secure-python-package/>)

Author: Gourav Singh Bais

Published: 2024-05-08T05:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

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Topics: [Python](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/python.md>), [pip](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pip.md>), [Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/code.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [TLS (Transport Layer Security)](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tls.md>), [GitHub](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/github.md>)

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## AI overview

This guide explains how to create a modern secure Python package, covering package structure, metadata, tests, documentation, installation, imports, distribution, and use of public or private package indexes. It also discusses using TLS to secure private indexes and provides a GitHub repository with the tutorial code.

## Source excerpt

This guide will detail all the steps to build a modern Python package.