packaging: Modules from Python Standard Lib and 3rd Parties

**packaging** is a Python library that provides tools to manage Python package dependencies and versions. The packaging modules and metadata dataset is a critical resource for developers and organizations working with Python, providing detailed insights into the usage of code external to the packaging package. This dataset covers nine packaging versions from 20.9 to 23.2.<br/><br/>The dataset can be joined with [Python Standard Library Releases](https://app.snowflake.com/marketplace/providers/GZT1Z1RAUM8/Version%255E) module data and our other [Python Package Datasets](https://app.snowflake.com/marketplace/providers/GZT1Z1RAUM8/Version%255E) to evaluate risk, answering these questions, among others:

- Which modules are deprecated in the packaging package?
- What non-standard, third-party libraries are essential to packaging but also to your application's other dependencies, including cases in which multiple dependencies might rely on the same 3rd-party libraries?

As libraries continue to evolve, understanding the landscape of standard library and third-party code used by individual packages becomes essential for maintaining a robust and secure codebase. This allows users to have a more fine-grained understanding of security risks and compatibility issues as their own applications evolve. This dataset serves as a resource, allowing users to effectively manage their package dependencies. It is particularly valuable for risk audit teams, software developers, and tech companies that aim to enhance operational efficiency and minimize disruptions caused by incompatible or unsupported package versions.

This dataset not only facilitates immediate compatibility checks but also underpins long-term strategies for software health monitoring and upgrade planning. It offers a substantial return on investment by preempting future compatibility issues and promoting a forward-looking stance on software maintenance.

Key release information for **packaging** versions 20.9 and 23.2 :

- **20.9**: Introduced in January 2021, featuring new dependency management tools.
- **23.2**: The latest version from October 2023, emphasizing security and stability improvements.

Additional versions of **packaging** in this dataset include 21.0, 21.1, 21.2, 21.3, 22.0, 23.0, and 23.1.