os.writev() does not accept generators (as buffers argument)
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Description
| BPO | 27020 |
|---|---|
| Nosy | @socketpair, @serhiy-storchaka |
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created_at = <Date 2016-05-14.17:30:43.196>
labels = ['type-bug', 'library']
title = 'os.writev() does not accept generators (as buffers argument)'
updated_at = <Date 2016-05-16.06:10:27.894>
user = 'https://github.com/socketpair'
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url = 'https://bugs.python.org/issue27020'
versions = ['Python 3.3', 'Python 3.4', 'Python 3.5', 'Python 3.6']
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Research direction
Start at the os.writev() entry point and reproduce the reported behavior with a generator as its buffers argument. Locate the implementation and relevant tests, then verify that generator inputs are accepted without changing existing buffer behavior.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100