can we accept os.PathLike objects within the subprocess args= list?
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Description
| BPO | 38670 |
|---|---|
| Nosy | @gpshead, @ericvsmith |
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GitHub fields:
assignee = None
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created_at = <Date 2019-11-03.08:13:12.926>
labels = ['type-feature', '3.9']
title = 'can we accept os.PathLike objects within the subprocess args= list?'
updated_at = <Date 2019-11-14.23:00:19.994>
user = 'https://github.com/gpshead'
bugs.python.org fields:
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actor = 'eric.smith'
assignee = 'none'
closed = False
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closer = None
components = []
creation = <Date 2019-11-03.08:13:12.926>
creator = 'gregory.p.smith'
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issue_num = 38670
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message_count = 1.0
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priority = 'normal'
resolution = None
stage = 'needs patch'
status = 'open'
superseder = None
type = 'enhancement'
url = 'https://bugs.python.org/issue38670'
versions = ['Python 3.9']
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Research direction
Start by locating subprocess argument handling and reviewing how the args list currently processes path values. Done means os.PathLike objects are accepted when included in subprocess args, with existing behavior preserved and regression coverage added.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100