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test_sys globally requires _datetime for cpython_only test

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Description

Bug report

Bug description:

_datetime is only being used by @cpython_only test, but imported on top level

CPython versions tested on:

CPython main branch

Operating systems tested on:

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Linked PRs
  • gh-143997
  • gh-144003
  • gh-144042
  • gh-144143
  • gh-144144
  • gh-145248
  • gh-146288
  • gh-146289

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Research direction

Start by locating the test_sys module and inspect its top-level _datetime import alongside the cpython_only test. Confirm that _datetime is only needed by that test, then run the relevant test_sys checks to verify the import is scoped appropriately.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
testing-qa
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
Under an hour
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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