PEP 819: JSON Package Metadata#4751
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This is the first revision of a PEP to change package metadata to JSON format.
Introduce a ``WHEEL.json`` file as well.
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Mostly minor suggestions:
One point I don't believe I saw covered is installed package metadata - I imagine the PEP should just call for copying the METADATA.json file if present in the binary distribution.
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I believe I've addressed all review points, but please let me know if there's anything I missed! |
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Thanks, I took a brief break over Christmas, aiming to look over the updates tomorrow (Saturday 3rd). A |
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