actions / actions/setup-python
Request: Target floating, unpinned Python version releases
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Description
Description:
Please support targeting the latest stable Python release, so that we can use this in CI/CD.
Justification:
I like to setup GitHub Actions CI/CD jobs that test my projects against the latest emerging programming language versions. That way, I get notified early of any breaking compatibility changes that may occur with each upcoming major version.
Are you willing to submit a PR?
No.
As a workaround, one could manually install Python from git HEAD, though this defeats the purpose of a Python provisioning workflow.
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Research direction
The request is to support a floating latest stable Python target for GitHub Actions; the payload names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by determining how version targets are currently specified and resolved. Done means a workflow can request latest and use the current stable Python release for CI/CD.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- github-actions, python, typescript
- Domain
- ci-cd
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100