Quick Start

Quick Start

This guide provides a quick overview of how to get started with PyPositron.

Step 1: Install PyPositron

Install PyPositron using pip:

pip install py-positron

In Linux, you may need to do more steps. See Installation

Step 2: Create a New Project

Run the following command to create a new project:

positron create

Follow the prompts to set up your project directory, name, author, and description.

Step 3: Navigate to Your Project Directory

If you specified a directory:

cd your_project_directory 

Project Structure

After creation, your project directory will typically have the following structure:

your_project_name/
├── config.json
├── LICENSE
├── backend/
│   └── main.py
├── frontend/
│   ├── index.html
│   └── checkmark.png
└── winvenv/ or linuxvenv/ if created
    └── ... (virtual environment files)

• config.json: Contains project metadata and configuration.
• LICENSE: The project's license file (MIT by default).
• backend/main.py: Your main Python application logic. This is the entry point for your application.
• frontend/index.html: Your main HTML file for the user interface.
• frontend/checkmark.png: An example image used in the default index.html.
• winvenv/ or linuxvenv/: The virtual environment for your project, if you chose to create one.

Step 4: Start Your Application

Run the following command to start your application:

positron start

This will open the UI window defined in your backend/main.py file, loading frontend/index.html by default.

Next Steps

• Getting Started: Make an example code editor app.