# Project Initialization

## Prerequisites

Install [copier](https://copier.readthedocs.io/) for template operations. It is recommended to install via [pipx](https://pipx.pypa.io/) with the following command:

```{note}
Find pipx installation instruction [here](https://pipx.pypa.io/stable/installation/).
```

```bash
pipx install copier==9.2.0
```

## Create the Repository

Create a blank Git repository on the hosting platform. Clone it locally and navigate to the root directory:

```bash
git clone git@github.com/serious-scaffold/ss-python.git
cd ss-python
```

## Generate the Project

Running the following command and answer the prompts to set up the project:

```bash
copier copy gh:serious-scaffold/ss-python .
```

## Set Up Development Environment

Set up development environment to prepare for the initial commit:

```bash
make dev
```

## Commit and push

```bash
git add .
git commit -m "chore: init from serious-scaffold-python"
SKIP=no-commit-to-branch git push
```

Now, everything is done!