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Allow Python distributors to add custom site install schemes

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BPO 43976
Nosy @malemburg, @jaraco, @tiran, @encukou, @stefanor, @zooba, @FRidh, @hroncok, @frenzymadness, @FFY00, @jakirkham
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  • python/cpython#25718
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    GitHub fields:

    assignee = None
    closed_at = None
    created_at = <Date 2021-04-29.16:19:02.410>
    labels = ['type-feature', 'library', '3.11']
    title = 'Allow Python distributors to add custom site install schemes'
    updated_at = <Date 2022-02-15.23:11:21.853>
    user = 'https://github.com/FFY00'
    

    bugs.python.org fields:

    activity = <Date 2022-02-15.23:11:21.853>
    actor = 'stefanor'
    assignee = 'none'
    closed = False
    closed_date = None
    closer = None
    components = ['Library (Lib)']
    creation = <Date 2021-04-29.16:19:02.410>
    creator = 'FFY00'
    dependencies = []
    files = []
    hgrepos = []
    issue_num = 43976
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    nosy_count = 12.0
    nosy_names = ['lemburg', 'jaraco', 'christian.heimes', 'petr.viktorin', 'stefanor', 'steve.dower', 'Frederik Rietdijk', 'hroncok', 'frenzy', 'FFY00', 'jakirkham', 'xrcg']
    pr_nums = ['25718']
    priority = 'normal'
    resolution = None
    stage = None
    status = 'open'
    superseder = None
    type = 'enhancement'
    url = 'https://bugs.python.org/issue43976'
    versions = ['Python 3.11']
    

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    Start by reviewing the Library (Lib) component and the existing PR #25718, then inspect its discussion and any associated tests. Done means Python distributors can add custom site install schemes without breaking existing installation behavior.

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    Tech stack
    python
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    tooling
    Issue type
    Feature
    Difficulty
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    Estimated time
    3-5 days
    Activity status
    Stale
    Clarity
    Mostly clear
    Newbie friendliness
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