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Improve `tempfile` documentation for conditions when files are removed

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Documentation

I find the way the info in Doc/library/tempfile.rst is organized a bit confusing. What I think many devlopers want to know is "When is this temp file going to get deleted?" PR to follow.

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Read Doc/library/tempfile.rst and review how it currently presents file-removal behavior. Reorganize the documentation so readers can readily determine when temporary files are deleted; completion means the relevant conditions are clearly explained in that file.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
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Stale
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Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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