python / python/docsbuild-scripts

Should we symlink or redirect between major and minor releases?

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Description

Currently we're redirecting from / to /3/ but symlinking from /3/ to /3.7/. I feel like we should redirect instead of symlinking (our builds are not aware of the others, so no canonical links in place).

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Research direction

Start by examining how docs.python.org/, /3/, and /3.7/ are produced and connected in the build scripts. Compare the current redirect and symlink behavior, including whether builds can provide canonical links. Done means reaching and documenting a maintainer-approved decision and implementing the chosen release navigation behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
documentation, release
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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