python / python/cpython

pygettext: Wrapping to `width` is not implemented for msgids

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Description

Bug report

Bug description:

It has been implemented for comments but not for msgids.

Patch soon :-)

CPython versions tested on:

CPython main branch

Operating systems tested on:

Linux

Linked PRs
  • gh-130705

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Research direction

Start with the pygettext entry point and inspect how wrapping to width is handled for comments versus msgids. The issue is resolved when msgids are wrapped to the requested width; linked PR gh-130705 indicates that work is already underway.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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