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Update developer-workflow/cpython-deprecation-workflow.rst
Co-authored-by: Adam Turner <9087854+AA-Turner@users.noreply.github.com>
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Lincoln-developer and AA-Turner authored Nov 8, 2024
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Expand Up @@ -4,8 +4,9 @@ Workflow for Deprecating Features in CPython
Deprecation in CPython is a multi-step process that involves notifying users about deprecated functionality, planning its eventual removal, and providing adequate guidance for migration.
This document outlines the practical steps required for deprecating a feature, supplementing the policy guidelines defined in :pep:`387`.

1. Identify Features for Deprecation
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Check prevalence and consider alternatives
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Before proposing deprecation:

* **Assess Usage**: Use tools like GitHub search, ``grep``, or ``PyPI statistics`` to determine the extent and context of usage.
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Perhaps you could add links here?

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okay sure, let me add them

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