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More Protocols

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Description

Can we have more Protocols in typing.py? Like SupportsLt(about __lt__), SupportsLe, SupportsEq, SupportsNe, SupportsGe, SupportsGt.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing typing.py and the existing protocol definitions to understand how comparable operator protocols are represented. Determine the expected behavior and naming for SupportsLt, SupportsLe, SupportsEq, SupportsNe, SupportsGe, and SupportsGt; the work is done when the requested protocols are consistently added and their typing behavior is verified.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
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Stale
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Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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