[issue17222] py_compile.compile() replaces target files, breaking special files and symlinks

[Brett Cannon]

Brett Cannon added the comment:

I'm going to resolve this issue myself, but "blog" about it on core-mentorship so others can follow along with how I resolve the bug.

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assignee:  -> brett.cannon

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