Drop older Python versions?
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Description
Python 3.8 is about to reach EOL. PyO3 is offering extended support for 3.7 and 3.8 (mostly to meet the needs of cryptography), however perhaps it's time to drop 3.7 and 3.8 support from rust-numpy.
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Research direction
Review how rust-numpy currently supports Python 3.7 and 3.8, including its compatibility configuration and CI coverage. Determine the project’s intended minimum Python version, then verify that support checks and builds consistently reflect that decision.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- numpy, python, rust
- Domain
- backend
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100