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 # workflow-python-lint
-Only allows code that passes common linters for Python (black, etc) to merge into main
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 In the repo settings, open Branches, add a rule for main, and enable Require a pull request before merging.
-Turn on Require status checks to pass and select Python CI or the ci job as a required check.
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+The workflow in this repository will fail if the python code does not pass a lint test (black)
+or any of the tests fail.