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_pickle is mandatory for test_inspect

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Description

Bug report

Bug description:

_pickle is not a mandatory requirements for pickle, but it does for test_inspect

CPython versions tested on:

CPython main branch

Operating systems tested on:

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Linked PRs
  • gh-142625

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Research direction

Start by reviewing linked PR gh-142625, then inspect the test_inspect references to _pickle and pickle in the CPython test suite. Done means the test's dependency requirements are consistent with pickle's requirements and the relevant test passes without an unnecessary _pickle requirement.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
testing-qa
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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