That isn't a recommendation, that is a module which was not mentioned at all in an article where it is directly relevant.

It is standard; it is trying to fix the problem, rather than lambasting Python because setuptools is broken and you have prejudices against the solutions to the problem which are actually moving forward.

but they aren't finished with it yet. so why should it be recommended? that's irresponsible.

I never recommended anything, that is your fixation.

What is really ridiculous is to flame about how there is fragmentation in Python packaging, and COMPLETELY IGNORE the ongoing efforts which have made progress in exactly that area. And if someone tries to mention this progress, call them irresponsible. That is ridiculous.

> What is really ridiculous is to flame about how there is fragmentation in Python packaging, and COMPLETELY IGNORE the ongoing efforts which have made progress in exactly that area. And if someone tries to mention this progress, call them irresponsible. That is ridiculous.

It was pointed out in the past already that packaging/distutils2 is not yet implementing all functionality of setuptools. Right now I would not recommend using it personally. Then again, just my opinion.