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Fix AutoAPI issues for edx-platform readthedocs Builds

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Description

AutoAPI caused performance issues when building the edx-platform docs on ReadTheDocs, so we had to temporarily disable it.

We need to dig into what’s causing the problem and figure out how we can optimize or adjust the setup to bring AutoAPI back without hitting RTD’s resource limits. This might include reviewing directory structures, excluding unnecessary files, or tweaking the configuration.

References:
https://github.com/openedx/edx-platform/issues/35807
https://github.com/openedx/edx-platform/pull/35846
https://github.com/openedx/edx-platform/pull/35939
https://readthedocs.org/projects/edx-platform-docs/builds/

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the linked issue and pull requests, then inspect the referenced ReadTheDocs build history to identify where AutoAPI exceeds resource limits. Done means AutoAPI is enabled for edx-platform documentation builds without reproducing the reported performance or resource problems.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
build-system, documentation
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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