Failure to build in Python <= 3.8
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- C
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Description
Describe the bug
A recent PR uses Py_SET_TYPE -- this was to solve another deprecated / changed API issue.
Unfortunately this was only first added in 3.9, so this broke compatibility with older versions
To Reproduce
Build using Python <= 3.8
Expected behavior
Should work with at least down to 3.6, preferably more.
System observed on:
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Reporter Info
Joseph Hickey, Vantage Systems, Inc (based on other user report)
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Research direction
Search the C or Python integration code for the Py_SET_TYPE usage and inspect how the project is built against Python versions. Reproduce the build with Python 3.6–3.8, then verify that the compatibility fix also preserves builds on newer Python versions.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c, python
- Domain
- build-system
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 52/100