CPython Documentation

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Streamline your contributions to the CPython project by managing documentation within the Doc/ tree with expert precision. This skill provides technical guidance on authoring reStructuredText files, correctly applying version markers using the "next" placeholder, and automating the validation process via project-specific build tools. It ensures strict compliance with project standards by assisting in the creation of correctly formatted NEWS entries linked to GitHub issues, making it an essential tool for developers and contributors aiming for high-quality, merge-ready documentation updates.

Características Principales

• Validation of documentation using project-specific build commands
• 7 GitHub stars
• Support for setting up and building HTML documentation environments
• Guidance on using the 'next' placeholder for versionadded and versionchanged markers
• Standardized creation of Misc/NEWS.d entries for bug fixes and features
• Authoring assistance for reStructuredText (.rst) files within the CPython tree

Casos de Uso

• Updating standard library documentation after implementing a new feature or bug fix
• Generating mandatory NEWS entries for CPython pull requests with correct issue numbering
• Running local documentation validation checks before submitting changes to the upstream repository