pydata / pydata/xarray

add test for custom backend entrypoint

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Description

From https://github.com/pydata/xarray/pull/5931

It would be good to add a test checking that custom backend entrypoints work. This might involve creating a dummy package that registers an entrypoint (https://github.com/pydata/xarray/pull/5931#issuecomment-959131968)

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Start by reviewing the linked pull request and its discussion about custom backend entrypoints. Identify the existing backend entrypoint test location and determine how a dummy package could register an entrypoint. Done means a test demonstrates that a custom backend entrypoint is discovered and works.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
testing
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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