python-development

Generate Python project scaffolds with Pydantic models and pytest tests.

Updated Mar 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/akirschke15-cmd/Cato-Registry --skill python-development-akirschke15-cmd
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Skill: python-development
Source: https://github.com/akirschke15-cmd/Cato-Registry/tree/main/.claude/skills/python-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/akirschke15-cmd/Cato-Registry --skill python-development-akirschke15-cmd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Writing production-ready Python often becomes inconsistent and error-prone without strong patterns for typing, validation, testing, and project tooling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Type Hints & Structure: Establish a maintainable project layout and use modern type annotations to reduce runtime surprises.
  • Pydantic Validation: Define robust request/response models with constraints to enforce correctness at boundaries.
  • Testing & Tooling: Use pytest, ruff, mypy, and pre-commit to catch regressions early and keep code quality high.
  • Async & Framework Guidance: Apply patterns for async I/O and common framework setups (FastAPI, Django, Flask) to ship APIs confidently.

Use Case: You’re building a FastAPI endpoint that accepts user input and must guarantee correctness; use this skill to define Pydantic models with constraints, add type-safe handlers, and cover behavior with pytest.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to generate a complete minimal Python project scaffold (pyproject.toml, ruff, mypy, pytest setup, src/ and tests/ structure) plus an example Pydantic model with corresponding pytest tests.

Frequently Asked Questions about python-development

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a production-ready FastAPI project with type hints and validation?▼

Structure a production-ready FastAPI project by establishing a maintainable src/ and tests/ layout, using modern type annotations, and defining Pydantic models with constraints to enforce data correctness at API boundaries.

What is the best way to configure pytest, mypy, and ruff for a Python service?▼

The best way to configure pytest, mypy, and ruff is through a standardized pyproject.toml scaffold that automates quality gates via pre-commit, catching regressions early while maintaining high code quality.

Can I use Pydantic constraints to validate request models in Django or Flask?▼

Yes, you can define robust request and response models with Pydantic constraints to enforce validation correctness, applying these patterns alongside common framework setups for Django, Flask, and FastAPI services.

How do I add type-safe handlers and pytest coverage to an async I/O Python backend?▼

Add type-safe handlers and pytest coverage to an async I/O backend by applying async patterns, using pytest-cov for comprehensive coverage measurement, and enforcing static typing with mypy to reduce runtime surprises.

Do I need pre-commit hooks to maintain mypy and ruff quality gates in Python?▼

You need pre-commit hooks to automate mypy and ruff quality gates, ensuring that static typing and linting checks catch regressions consistently before code is committed to the Python project.