Come to the Dark Side! We Have a Whole Bunch of Cookiecutters!

Discover the power of Cookiecutter, a CLI tool for creating project templates, in this intermediate-level conference talk from EuroPython 2015. Learn how to streamline your Python project setup process, adhere to best practices, and prepare for PyPI submission with ease. Explore the versatility of Cookiecutter across various programming languages and formats. Gain insights into creating custom templates, leveraging advanced features like post-gen hooks and copy-without-render, and witness a live demonstration using a simple Kivy app. Uncover the thriving Cookiecutter community, available resources, and ways to contribute to the GitHub project. Embrace the dark side of efficient project initialization and join the ranks of Cookiecutter enthusiasts.