galaxyproject / galaxyproject/starforge

Use `pip download` to cache sdists

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enhancement
Dominant language
Python
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8
Forks
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Description

Now that pip 8 is out, we can use `pip download` instead of the convoluted `pip install`-but-don't-install method currently in use to download sdists for caching.

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Research direction

Locate the current code that uses pip install without installing to download sdists for caching, then read how that cache flow is tested or invoked. Replace that download path with pip download and confirm the same sdists are cached without installation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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