pypa / pypa/setuptools

Only allow keyword arguments to Extension.

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Description

The Extension class should only accept keyword arguments after the first two positional arguments. See #752 for rationale.

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Start by locating the Extension class in the Setuptools source and read issue #752 for the rationale behind the requested argument handling. Confirm how arguments are currently accepted and identify the relevant existing tests, then verify that only the first two positional arguments remain accepted and later arguments require keywords.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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