These are quick answers or links for some common tasks. 

## 5.1 … choose a name for my project? 

This isn’t an easy topic, but here are a few tips: 

• check the Python Packaging Index to see if the name is already in use 

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• check popular hosting sites like GitHub, Bitbucket, etc to see if there is already a project with that name 

• check what comes up in a web search for the name you’re considering 

• avoid particularly common words, especially ones with multiple meanings, as they can make it difficult for users to find your software when searching for it 

## 5.2 … create and distribute binary extensions? 

This is actually quite a complex topic, with a variety of alternatives available depending on exactly what you’re aiming to achieve. See the Python Packaging User Guide for more information and recommendations. 

See also: 

Python Packaging User Guide: Binary Extensions 

