# Maintenance ## Copier The project was created from a [Copier template](https://github.com/emcd/python-project-common/tree/master/template). In addition to seeding the initial project structure and code, updates from the template can be incorporated into the project, ensuring adherence to evolving practices and technologies. ### Updates 1. Ensure the working directory is clean (commit or stash changes). 2. Run the update command: ```shell copier update --answers-file .auxiliary/configuration/copier-answers.yaml ``` > **Note:** The update process preserves your answers from the previous > template generation. You can override specific answers using the > `--data` option with the update command.