pypa / pypa/setuptools

Multiple RPM packages from one setup.py

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Hey everyone! Not sure if this is good place for this question but is it possible to build more than one RPM package from one setup.py (eg. like in SPEC file you can define more packages like package, package-lib, package-cfg etc.)?

Unfortunately, I haven't found anything about that, only someone mentioned about few setup.py files.

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Start by comparing the single setup.py mentioned in the issue with the RPM SPEC file, where multiple packages such as package-lib and package-cfg are defined. Determine whether one setup.py can express this packaging layout and what project changes or documentation would be needed. Done means a clear supported approach, or a confirmed limitation with documented alternatives.

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Tech stack
python
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build-system
Issue type
Feature
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5/5
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Over a week
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