fsspec / fsspec/filesystem_spec

Consider caching python packages to speed up CI

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Description

I recently noticed that when I developing fsspec, the test step of Github actions were running very slow then locally. After dig into logs, I think a lot of time is consumed in the process of installing python packages: about 8 mins of installing v.s. 3 mins of testing. I tried to cache them but failed because I'm not familiar with tox and miniconda. It would be great if someone could accomplish this.

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Start by inspecting the repository's GitHub Actions configuration and how tox and miniconda install dependencies during the test step. The work is done when dependency caching reduces repeated package-install time without breaking the existing test workflow; run the CI tests to verify it.

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Assessment

Tech stack
github-actions, python
Domain
ci-cd, devops
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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