add_dll_directory only accepts absolute paths
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| BPO | 42520 |
|---|---|
| Nosy | @anntzer |
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created_at = <Date 2020-12-01.10:03:32.145>
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title = 'add_dll_directory only accepts absolute paths'
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url = 'https://bugs.python.org/issue42520'
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- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by locating the Python documentation entry for add_dll_directory and review how its path requirements are described. Update the relevant documentation so the absolute-path behavior is clear, then verify that the documented behavior matches the issue title.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100