title: A configuration file that can be read by python and shell
body: <p>I have python scripts and shell scripts in the same folder which both need configuration. I currently have a config.py for my python scripts but I was wondering if it is possible to have a single configuration file which can be easily read by both python scripts and also shell scripts.</p>
  
  <p>Can anyone give an example of the format of a configuration file best suited to being read by both python and shell.</p>