Feature: Add Homebrew as a way to get build dependencies installed on Linux

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2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Newbie friendliness
68/100
Issue type
Documentation
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Quiet
Tech stack
python
Domain
documentation

Research direction

Start with the Linux dependency instructions in the getting-started setup-building documentation and compare the packages listed in the linked Homebrew python formula. Done means the page explains how to install the Linux build dependencies with Homebrew and remains consistent with the formula’s package list.

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Describe the enhancement or feature you would like

https://devguide.python.org/getting-started/setup-building/#install-dependencies for Linux could include using Homebrew to get the build dependencies for Linux. See the python formula for the packages to install.

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