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MLX v0.32.0 wheel missing files despite passing tests
Original: In July 2026, MLX shipped v0.32.0 for macOS ARM64. The wheel contained py.typed. It did not contain a... # python # open
Apple's MLX machine learning framework shipped version 0.32.0 for macOS ARM64 in July 2026, and developers quickly noticed a packaging flaw: the wheel included the py.typed type marker but left out other expected contents, even though the project's test suite passed. The case is being cited as an example of how passing tests do not guarantee that a published package is complete, sparking wider discussion about packaging and release testing practices.
Why now: A popular open-source ML library released a broken or incomplete wheel, renewing debate about gaps between test coverage and packaging checks.
Evidence
- In July 2026, MLX shipped v0.32.0 for macOS ARM64. The wheel contained py.typed. It did not contain a... # python # opensource # testing # packaging # software # coding # development # engineering # inclusive # community Your Python Tests Passed. Your Published Wheel Is Missing… · hackaday@www.urbanmind.net · 2
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