Package: tech-ctte Estimated volunteers of the Debian Technical Committee:
At times, python3-numpy in testing depends on two python3 minor versions in parallel. This is unusual, annoying for many users, and breaking dependent software for some. Complaints have been filed at https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=800620 https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=878281 https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=903663 https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=945824 https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1003805 https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1025169 Explanations have been given in particular in https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=945824 According to these, the simultaneous dependency on old and new Python subversions is a deliberate choice as part of a multi-step migration strategy. My request to you, estimated committee members, would be to review this migration strategy. The best possible outcome would be an advise to the package maintainer how to continue his otherwise excellent work without publishing intermediate versions of python3-numpy that cause difficulties downstream. With best regards, Joachim Wuttke