develop uninstall doesn't remove executables
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- Python
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Research direction
Start by reproducing python setup.py develop -u on Windows and trace the develop uninstall entry point, focusing on how it handles the Scripts folder and the pth file. Done means uninstall removes both the pth link and previously created executables.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- build-system
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100