test_cppext does not import/run the C++ extension
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Description
The test_cppext test case only checks that the C++ extension builds. It does not import and run test cases, so it can't catch runtime issues like #94731.
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Research direction
Locate the test_cppext test case and read how it currently verifies that the C++ extension builds. Extend the test so it imports and runs the extension's test cases, then confirm it can catch runtime issues such as #94731.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp, python
- Domain
- build-system, testing-qa
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100