Fix(core): Ensure Python 3.8+ compatibility by using ast.Constant #31
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Summary
When using this library on Python 3.14, I encountered this error:
This PR fixes this error on Python 3.14+ and enhances the CI to ensure multi-version compatibility, including for Python 3.14. The changes should make the library more robust and future-proof.
Problem
The
_ast_evalfunction usesast.Numto evaluate numeric nodes, which is incompatible with modern Python versions.According to the official documentation, the
ast.Numclass (along withast.Str,ast.Bytes, etc.) was deprecated in Python 3.8 and scheduled for future removal. Starting in Python 3.8,ast.Constantbecame the unified node for all constants.The original
AttributeErroron newer Python versions is a direct consequence of this deprecation and subsequent removal, causinghyperpyyamlto fail when parsing arithmetic references.Solution
This patch resolves the issue by implementing a version-aware check within the
_ast_evalfunction inhyperpyyaml/core.py:ast.Constantand accesses its value via the.valueattribute.ast.Numand using the.nattribute.This approach ensures the library remains fully backward-compatible while supporting all modern Python interpreters.
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