Support Python 3.10

[john-science]

The new version of the language is out, and NumPy says they support it.

So let's give it a try.

If it works, this will also require a release to PyPI.

[john-science]

The Problem: the Python dev team removed distutils, and that broke a lot of PIP and VirtualEnv workflows:

pypa/get-pip#124

In particular, Python 3.10 is pretty broken on all Debian distros right now. So I'm going to put off working on this until that gets fixed.

[john-science]

Travis does not seem to support Python 3.10 in the same way as with other Python versions:

https://app.travis-ci.com/github/john-science/mazelib/jobs/553005530

[debnet]

Any news about supporting Python 3.10? :)

[john-science]

Any news about supporting Python 3.10? :)

I haven't tried since the new year. The major problem is that the Python language team has removed distutils from the standard library, which breaks backwards compatibility. (If you remember the Python v2 to v3 transition, this is like that.)

I would like it if there was some standard way to move forward, but I haven't had time to see what other people are doing. Do you know what solutions people are using?

I can do a little more research after work this week. It's annoying that the Python team did this to us, but I'm sure there are work-arounds. I probably just have to change the build process in the project.

[debnet]

According to the changelog documentation, you have to rely on setuptools and packaging third-party packages to do what you need. They are already well-known by the community and are often used as dependancies for building packages.

[john-science]

@debnet Please note: Mazelib now supports Python 3.10: https://pypi.org/project/mazelib/0.9.13/#description

I had to switch from TravisCI to GitHub Actions for this project to do it, but it works now.