Checking that a set of requirements is available and compatible (ALA pip check)
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packaging.requirements
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- Python
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Description
As discussed on IRC, I propose adding a requirement validator to packaging. There's is a real need for it, I need it for at least some of my projects.
The validator should find the metadata (using importlib.metadata) and validate the specified requirement string.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing the proposed requirement validator and how importlib.metadata exposes installed package metadata. Define the validation behavior for a specified requirement string, including compatibility checks, and confirm the expected result against the issue's ALA pip check goal. The issue does not name implementation files or tests, so those must be located first.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100