The newly approved Python Enhancement Proposal 751 gives Python a standard lock file format for specifying the dependencies of projects. Here’s the what, why, and when.

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When asked, Python core developer Paul Moore told DevClass that this is a full, final approval, not a provisional one. He hoped to avoid delays before users can implement the new standard. That said, ...