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PEP 101: Mention that configure needs to be updated

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Description

See python/cpython#98988. PEP 101 should mention that when main switches to a new major version (e.g., 3.11 -> 3.12), configure should be updated to add the new version.

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Research direction

Start by reading PEP 101 and the referenced python/cpython#98988 issue. Update the PEP to mention that configure needs updating when main switches to a new major Python version, then review the rendered text to confirm the guidance is clear.

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Tech stack
python
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documentation
Issue type
Documentation
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