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Many examples won't work if config file is not specified in Python 3.9+

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Description

Many examples under examples/ use the following line to set the 'default' config file.

if __file__ != sys.argv[-1]:

However, in Python 3.9+, this won't work because __file__ is an absolute path.

An easy way to fix it will be using something like:

if sys.argv[-1] in __file__:

Or, alternatively, we can change __file__ to os.path.basename(__file__).

There might be a better idea, so making an issue to discuss.

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Start by reviewing the examples/ files that contain if __file__ != sys.argv[-1]: and compare how they determine the default config file under Python 3.9+. Choose a consistent fix for these examples, then verify that each works when no config file is specified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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