theskumar / theskumar/python-dotenv

cli.py functions names collide with built-ins

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Description

Functions list and set are built-in Python constructors for classes. May be cli.py functions list and set should be renamed to avoid confusion and possible development difficulties in the future.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the list and set functions in src/dotenv/cli.py at the referenced lines, then check how those names are used within the CLI. Done means the functions no longer collide with Python built-in constructors and the CLI continues to provide the same behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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