python-trio / python-trio/trio

trio.run() should take **kwargs in addition to *args

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Description

this would greatly enhance usability — especially for function declarations like:

async def request(method, url, *, pool=None, preload_content=False):

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Research direction

Start by locating the trio.run entry point and reviewing the existing issue discussion to understand the proposed keyword-argument behavior and compatibility concerns. Done means trio.run() accepts the requested **kwargs alongside *args for functions such as the example request declaration, with the relevant behavior covered by tests identified during that review.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend-api-design
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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