[tor-bugs] #31234 [Core Tor/Stem]: stem setup.py needs cleanup

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#31234: stem setup.py needs cleanup
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 Reporter:  cypherpunks    |          Owner:  atagar
     Type:  defect         |         Status:  closed
 Priority:  Medium         |      Milestone:
Component:  Core Tor/Stem  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal         |     Resolution:  wontfix
 Keywords:                 |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:                 |         Points:
 Reviewer:                 |        Sponsor:
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Changes (by atagar):

 * status:  new => closed
 * resolution:   => wontfix


Comment:

 > All the large strings should be in separate files.

 I prefer this over a separate MANIFEST.in file, but happy to agree to
 disagree on this. :)

 > setup.py mustn't import the lib its package it is creating

 The sole import is to gather our version, author, and other constants. The
 only alternative is to duplicate this information which is more error
 prone.

 > distutils are obsolete

 Yup, but also sadly the only python builtin. In our case we don't need any
 of the capabilities setuptools provides so it is not worth taking it as a
 dependency.

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