Remove Unused Dependency: typing_extensions

gdrosos commented 1 year ago

Summary

This pull request removes the unused dependency typing_extensions from the setup.cfg configuration file. The removal of this dependency is a finding from ongoing research aimed at identifying and eliminating code bloat within software projects.

Rationale

The typing_extensions library was originally introduced to the project in #192 for its use in the src/widgetastic/types.py file. However, as of now, the said file (src/widgetastic/types.py) has been deleted, and the dependency appears to be unused within the source code, while it continues to be listed in the project's dependency files. Removing this unused dependency reduces the overall footprint of the application, mitigating potential security risks, and simplifying the dependency management process.

Changes

Removed the typing_extensions dependency from setup.cfg.

Impact

Reduced Package Size: The removal of this unused dependency will lead to a decrease in the overall size of the installed packages.
Simplified Dependency Tree: Fewer dependencies make the project easier to maintain and can speed up installation.

gdrosos commented 1 year ago

Hello @digitronik, @mshriver, @LightOfHeaven1994

I hope this message finds you all well. We are currently engaged in a research project focused on optimizing projects by identifying and eliminating unnecessary dependencies. Your insights and expertise as maintainers would greatly contribute to our research efforts.

Could you please take a moment to review the changes proposed on this PR? Your input would be highly valuable to us.

Thank you for your consideration!

codecov[bot] commented 1 year ago

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