pypa / pypa/packaging.python.org

Add a last edited date to source documents

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Description

We know that some docs are out of date. It would be helpful to display an accurate "last edited date" on a page.

@pradyunsg Any ideas on how to do that efficiently?

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Research direction

The issue does not identify a source file, documentation generator, test, or rendering entry point. First clarify how source documents are published and what date should be authoritative, then define acceptance criteria for displaying that date before locating the relevant documentation templates and tests.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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