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Add a threading.run convenience function

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stdlib topic-multiprocessing type-feature
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Description

Feature or enhancement

As discussed on https://discuss.python.org/t/add-a-threading-run-convenience-function/108430

I will try to add a pull request later.

Linked PRs
  • gh-156178

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Research direction

Start by reading the linked discussion and pull request gh-156178, since the issue does not specify the API or implementation location. Use those sources to identify the agreed behavior and relevant tests; the work is done when the proposed threading.run interface is implemented and its behavior is covered by tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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