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REL: should we be shipping tests in wheels?

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4/5
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3-5 days
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35/100
Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Needs clarification
Activity status
Quiet
Tech stack
python

Research direction

Start by inspecting the wheel-building and packaging configuration, then trace how the install_tag: tests option affects installed contents. Determine whether tests should remain in wheels and define the expected wheel contents and option behavior before making any change.

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Description

enhancement

@rgommers @ev-br WDYT? We are right now, but this could be turned off based on install_tag: tests.

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