How We Standardized Editable Installs - PEP 660 vs PEP 662

Explore the journey of standardizing editable installs in Python through this insightful PyCon US talk. Delve into the world of Python Enhancement Proposals (PEPs) and discover how the Python Packaging Authority (PyPA) tackled the controversial topic of editable installs. Learn about the five-year process that led to the adoption of PEP-660, enabling all build back-ends to support editable installs. Gain valuable insights into the competing proposals, exhaustive discussions, and the ultimate solution developed for this crucial aspect of Python package management. Understand the different options considered and the reasoning behind the final standardization decision in this 29-minute presentation.