Better error message on failing to create a venv due to failing ensurepip
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stdlib
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topic-venv
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Description
| BPO | 45667 |
|---|---|
| Nosy | @JulienPalard |
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title = 'Better error message on failing to create a venv due to failing ensurepip'
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Linked PRs
- gh-151262
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction
Start by reviewing linked PR gh-151262 and the issue's reference to venv creation failing through ensurepip. Confirm the intended improved error message and its behavior when ensurepip fails; done means the failure is clearly reported and the relevant tests pass.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100