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Definition: Known Good Set (KGS)

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Description

https://packaging.python.org/en/latest/glossary/#term-known-good-set-kgs

A set of distributions at specified versions ...

There is not definition of "distribution".

There are definitions for concrete distributions:

  • Binary Distribution
  • Built Distribution
  • Distribution Package

Please be explicit: What kind of "distributions" is meant in the above definition of KGS?

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Research direction

Start with the Known Good Set glossary entry at the linked packaging.python.org URL and compare its use of “distributions” with the listed distribution definitions. Clarify which kind of distribution the KGS definition means, then verify that the glossary wording is explicit and consistent.

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Assessment

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

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