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Add option to quit pdb without prompt (like pre-3.14 behavior)

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Description

Feature or enhancement

Proposal:

#124704 introduced a prompt when you attempt to quit pdb (ctrl+d). This is fine, but there is no option to allow the original behavior for people that find this inconvenient.

A simple .pdbrc option would be fine.

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Research direction

Start with the pdb quit handling introduced by #124704 and review how existing .pdbrc options are parsed. The work is done when users can configure pdb to quit without the prompt, restoring the pre-3.14 behavior, with tests covering the option.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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