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Investigate better ways to specify test dependencies

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Description

Right now, we use test-requirements.txt files to specify our testing dependencies. Investigate if there is a better alternative.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the repository's test-requirements.txt files and reading how their dependencies are installed and used in testing. Compare possible alternatives within the existing workflow, then document a recommended approach and what would need to change; the issue does not name specific files or a completion test.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
build-system, testing-qa
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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