THE PYTHON PACKAGE INDEX SHOULD GET RID OF ITS TRAINING WHEELS

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The Python Package Index (PyPI) of prebuilt binaries has grown exponentially, leading to massive storage and bandwidth costs. This author proposes a three-pronged solution: 1) leverage advancements in systems programming to create repeatable builds, allowing for easier reconstruction of binaries, 2) make prebuilt binaries optional, reducing PyPI's storage burden, and 3) establish secondary caches for popular packages to offload bandwidth pressure.