python / python/cpython

Respect $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/pdb/.pdbrc path for PDB config discovery

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Description

Proposal:

Enabling $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/pdb/.pdbrc would let users keep their $HOMEs organized.

The order of discovery and execution of .pdbrc files would be:

  • $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/pdb/.pdbrc
  • ~/.pdbrc
  • ./.pdbrc
  1. The choice of /pdb/ subdirectory under $XDG_CONFIG_HOME is questionable.
  2. Additional support of $XDG_CONFIG_DIRS is questionable.

I could provide PR if this feature sounds reasonable.

Has this already been discussed elsewhere?

This is a minor feature, which does not need previous discussion elsewhere

Links to previous discussion of this feature:

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Linked PRs
  • gh-133733

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the linked pull request gh-133733 and the existing PDB configuration-discovery entry point. Verify whether discovery and execution now cover $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/pdb/.pdbrc, ~/.pdbrc, and ./.pdbrc in the stated order; done means the requested path behavior is implemented and any relevant checks pass.

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Assessment

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

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