open-telemetry / open-telemetry/opentelemetry-python

Document all entry points somewhere

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Description

We should publicly document which entry_points we load stuff from -- what their names are and what types of things we expect the entry_point to load in.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Python packaging configuration and the code that loads entry points. Inventory the entry point names and the expected types of loaded objects, then document them publicly. Done means every loaded entry point is listed with its name and expected type.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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