theupdateframework / theupdateframework/python-tuf

Being more explicit with documenting public API

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Description

Description of issue or feature request:

As a result of discussion in https://github.com/theupdateframework/python-tuf/pull/2234, opening this issue to make consensus on eventually declaring public API directly in Python sources.

Current behavior:

Developers can explore API provided by python-tuf using RTD pages. As per PEP-8 standard, __all__ could be considered to declare public API. Note by doing so, this also affects start imports.

Expected behavior:

Identify possible use-cases for declaring public API in Python sources.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the discussion in pull request #2234 and the PEP-8 section linked in the issue. Identify concrete use cases for declaring public API in Python sources, including the noted effect on star imports; done requires an agreed direction and scope rather than an implementation patch.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
api, developer-experience
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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