python / python/cpython

Dump abi without location info

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3.13 build type-feature
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Description

Feature or enhancement

The ABI files Doc/data/python3.*.abi contain file names and line number information. The fields lead to extra noise every time the file is updated. I believe that the information is not needed to check ABI changes. abidw has an option --no-show-locs to suppress location information.

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Research direction

Start by locating how Doc/data/python3.*.abi are generated and where abidw is invoked; the issue identifies abidw --no-show-locs as the relevant option. Done means regenerated ABI files omit file names and line numbers while still supporting ABI change checks.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
56/100

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