Python Development

python-development Skill

Python and wxPython development reference patterns, common pitfalls, framework-specific guides, desktop accessibility APIs, and cross-platform considerations. Use when building, debugging, packaging, or reviewing Python desktop applications.

Agents That Use This Skill

Agent	Why
developer-hub	Reference data for routing and scaffolding decisions
python-specialist	Python version reference, pyproject.toml patterns, PyInstaller modes, common pitfalls
wxpython-specialist	wxPython sizer/event/threading cheat sheets, desktop accessibility essentials
desktop-a11y-specialist	Desktop accessibility API reference, screen reader interaction model
desktop-a11y-testing-coach	Testing quick reference, pywinauto patterns
a11y-tool-builder	Python packaging and testing patterns for tool development

What It Contains

Section	Content
Python Version Quick Reference	Python 3.10-3.14 key features and EOL dates
pyproject.toml Skeleton	Complete template with build, project, tools configuration
PyInstaller Quick Reference	One-file vs one-folder modes, common hidden imports
wxPython Quick Reference	Sizer cheat sheet, thread-safe updates, standard IDs, event types
Common Pitfalls	Python gotchas (mutable defaults, closures, imports) and wxPython gotchas (threading, events, sizers)
Cross-Platform Paths	platformdirs usage for config, data, cache directories
Testing Quick Reference	pytest commands, coverage, failure modes
Logging Setup Template	Standard logging configuration pattern
Desktop Accessibility Quick Reference	Platform API summary, wxPython accessibility essentials, screen reader interaction model
Structured Audit Rule Sets	Cross-reference for WX-A11Y-, DTK-A11Y-, and TST-A11Y-* rule sets
Agent Routing	Which specialist to call for deeper expertise