Packaging Python Applications with PyInstaller

Distributing Python scripts to non-technical users can be a major challenge when they do not have Python or the required dependencies installed on their machines. This text-based course guides you through the process of compiling your Python code, including PySimpleGUI applications, into self-contained executable files. You will learn to bundle everything your application needs into a single, easily shareable package. By completing this course, you will be able to confidently package and distribute your software, ensuring a seamless installation experience for your end users. You will understand how to manage external assets, resolve dependency conflicts, and optimize your build sizes. What you'll learn: - Understand the core mechanics of how PyInstaller bundles Python environments and dependencies - Configure single-file executables and multi-file directory distributions based on your deployment needs - Manage external assets such as images, configuration files, and data templates within your compiled package - Resolve common import errors, missing dependency issues, and hidden imports during the build process - Package PySimpleGUI and other graphical user interface applications for clean desktop execution - Apply modern virtual environment practices to keep your executable file sizes minimal and efficient The course begins with foundational concepts of software distribution and packaging terminology. From there, you will progress through practical packaging scenarios, starting with basic command-line scripts and moving on to complex graphical applications with external assets. This course is designed for beginner to intermediate Python developers who want to share their desktop tools and applications without requiring users to install Python. No prior packaging experience is needed.