Project File Automation Tools

This is a set of simple Python utility scripts designed to keep your coding projects perfectly organized, regardless of the platform or language.

The tools automate the setup, naming, and documentation process for any structured collection of files.

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The 3 Scripts

These three scripts work together using the info.txt file as their central data source.

1. Generate_Info_From_Folder.py (Data Generator)

• What it does: Scans your existing project folders and files, and prints the data in the required info.txt format (Folder Name followed by a ["File 1", "File 2"] list).
• Run When: You need to update your data file from your current directory structure.
• Use Case: Perfect for when you've manually created folders and files and want to generate the info.txt for further automation to make clickable documentation for README files..

2. Blank_File_Creator.py (Project Creator)

• What it does: Reads the info.txt file and automatically creates all necessary, serial-numbered project folders (e.g., 01_Basics) and solution files (e.g., 01_Problem_Title.py).
• Run When: You need to create a large number of empty files and folders for a new section of your project.
• Use Case: Ideal for bootstrapping new coding projects or sections where you want a consistent structure without manually creating each file.

3. Folder_and_File_Lister.py (Documentation Lister)

• What it does: Reads the info.txt data and generates a project_list.md file. This file contains clickable Markdown links for every single file you created.
• Run When: You need to generate the final, clean list of all your work for documentation or sharing.
• Use Case: Great for GitHub README files! It'll make your readme look super organized and professional.

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Customization

You can easily customize the scripts to fit your specific needs. I commented the key sections in each script where you can make changes:

• Data Format: Modify the info.txt format if you have a different way of organizing your project data.
• File Extensions: Change the file extensions in file_creator.py to match your programming language (e.g., .js, .java, etc.).
• Header Templates: Modify the header templates in file_creator.py to include your name, date, or any other metadata you want at the top of each file.
• Directory Structure: Change the folder and file naming conventions in file_creator.py to match your project's requirements. (e.g., adding prefixes, suffixes, numerical serialization etc.).
• Output Formats: Adjust the output format in project_lister.py to suit your documentation style.
• Link Style: Change how links are formatted in project_lister.py (e.g., relative vs absolute paths).

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Quick Start

1. Make your info.txt file with the Generator script if you don't already have one.
2. Place your project data in info.txt.
3. Run the appropriate script to create files or documentation.

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Feedback

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