psf/black

Debug Linux self contained binary size + reduce if possible

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#2,291 opened on May 31, 2021

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C: cleanupC: dependenciesC: packagingS: acceptedT: enhancementhelp wanted

Description

For some reason, the Linux self contained black binary is double the size of MacOS + Windows. This seems weird.

  1. Lets try workout why / root cause
  2. If possible, try clean it up / reduce the size

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Tech stack
python
Domain
performance
Issue type
performance
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
PythonBuild process basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Investigate the build process for Black's self contained binary. Compare the packaging scripts for Linux, macOS, and Windows in the repository (e.g., in 'scripts/', 'Makefile', or CI configuration). Look for differences in dependencies or compiler flags that might cause size increase. Check if any debug symbols or unnecessary files are included in the Linux build.