package.json vs pyproject.toml

Developers should learn and use package meets developers should use pyproject. Here's our take.

package.json

Nice Pick

Developers should learn and use package

Pros

• json when working with Node
• Related to: node-js, npm

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

pyproject.toml

Developers should use pyproject

Pros

• toml when working on Python projects that require consistent build and dependency management, especially for packaging and distribution with tools like pip, Poetry, or Flit
• Related to: python, poetry

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use package.json if: You want json when working with node and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use pyproject.toml if: You prioritize toml when working on python projects that require consistent build and dependency management, especially for packaging and distribution with tools like pip, poetry, or flit over what package.json offers.

The Bottom Line

package.json wins

Developers should learn and use package