python / python/cpython

Convert ``_interpreters`` to Argument Clinic

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interpreter-core topic-argument-clinic topic-subinterpreters type-refactor
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Description

Feature or enhancement

Proposal:

_interpretersmodule.c currently exclusively uses PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords/PyArg_ParseTuple.

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-137631
  • gh-137680
  • gh-137685
  • gh-139141

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start with Modules/_interpretersmodule.c and review how its PyArg_ParseTuple and PyArg_ParseTupleAndKeywords calls are handled. Compare nearby Argument Clinic conversions, then convert the module's argument parsing and verify the generated code and relevant interpreter tests; linked PRs show that work is already underway.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c, python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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