Uncertainty Over CI Matrix Scope for Small Python Libraries
Developers of small Python libraries question whether running a full OS/version CI matrix is worth the compute cost. The concern is energy waste and potential charges on platforms like GitHub Actions. This is a configuration decision question, not a systemic gap.
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