Python Minimal Boilerplate: Presentation at PUG #14
I recently had the opportunity to present at the 14th Belgian Python User Group (PUG) meetup. The event was kindly hosted by Datashift at their offices in Mechelen on January 22, 2026.
It was a fantastic evening of technical deep-dives and community networking. You can view the original meeting announcement and attendee list on Meetup.
Meetup Agenda
The meetup featured three insightful sessions covering data engineering, project structure, and environment management:
- Session 1: A modern data stack demo across engineering, quality, governance By Arnaud Gueulette A hands-on demonstration of integrating leading DataOps and Data Governance tools to automate quality checks and orchestrate transformations.
- Session 2: A modern template for Python projects (Python Minimal Boilerplate) By Lode Nachtergaele I presented the rationale behind my template, which focuses on modern tools like
uv,ruff,ty,logfire, andzensicalto create a streamlined developer experience. - Session 3: From venv to isolated application directory: why virtualenvs are not enough By Wouter Vanden Hove A talk packed with tips and tricks from 20 years of experience on maintaining robust, isolated Python applications.
Presentation Slides
Below are the slides from my talk. I discuss why a "minimal" boilerplate is essential for modern Python development and how it leverages the latest tools in the ecosystem.
Check out the Project
The template is publicly available on GitHub. It is designed to be a "frictionless" starting point for any new Python project, ensuring you have the best tools configured from day one.
👉 cast42/python-minimal-boilerplate
Feel free to star the repo or open an issue if you have suggestions for further improvements!