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Better error message on failing to create a venv due to failing ensurepip

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Description

BPO 45667
Nosy @JulienPalard

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created_at = <Date 2021-10-29.10:00:06.597>
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title = 'Better error message on failing to create a venv due to failing ensurepip'
updated_at = <Date 2021-10-29.10:00:06.597>
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Linked PRs
  • gh-151262

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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

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