Initialize project layout in python?

Question

Suppose a programmer has the following problem: he wants to start a new python project. He needs a basic layout of boilerplate stuff, like test directory, source directory,

Answer 1

I'm using modern-package-template to layout my Python projects.

modern-package-template is a PasteScript template to create an initial layout for your Python projects using modern tools and practices followed in the Python community. Thus, your projects will have the following characteristics:

• Use Distribute instead of setuptools as the BDFL himself supports it.
• Buildout support, though you are not required to make use of it.
• README.txt and NEWS.txt automatically included in your package metadata as long_description, thus making them appear in the PyPI page for your project.
• Automatic script (or .exe) creation using Distribute

More info and download from pypi: http://pypi.python.org/pypi/modern-package-template