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twine: Upload to PyPI.
$ twine upload dist/*
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The command "twine upload dist/*" is used to upload distribution packages or files to the Python Package Index (PyPI) using the "twine" tool.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "twine": It refers to the name of the command-line tool "twine" which is commonly used for publishing Python packages.
  • "upload": It is one of the subcommands of "twine" used for uploading packages to PyPI.
  • "dist/": This specifies the location of the distribution packages or files to be uploaded. The asterisk () is a wildcard character meaning all files in the "dist" directory will be included.

So, when you run the command "twine upload dist/*", the "twine" command will upload all the distribution packages or files found within the "dist" directory to PyPI. It's commonly used as a final step after you have built or compiled your Python package, creating the distribution files that are ready for distribution and installation by others via PyPI.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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