pypa / pypa/scripttest

Clean way to use tempfile.mkdtemp() with scripttest missing

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Python
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Description

There should be an obvious way to use a temporary directory created by tempfile.mkdtemp() with scripttest, without triggering the assertion around line 322

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Research direction

Start in scripttest.py around line 322 and inspect the assertion triggered when using a directory from tempfile.mkdtemp(). Review the surrounding command-testing flow to determine how temporary directories are currently handled. Done means providing an obvious supported way to use the temporary directory without triggering that assertion, with coverage for the reported case.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli, testing
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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