[Package Issue]: Python.Python.3.12: python3 moniker causes conflict

[michaelmhoffman]

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Category of the issue

Installation issue.

Brief description of your issue

The python3 moniker should refer to the latest version of Python 3 (as discussed in #67365 and #85695). @Dragon1573 added a helpfully Python.Python.3.13 package in #131741 in response to #131729. However, it has the python3 moniker, which it shouldn't until it is the stable version. At that point, the python3 moniker should be removed from the Python.Python.3.12 package so it only points to one package.

I suggest:

1. removal of the python3 moniker from Python.Python.3.12
2. addition of a comment around the moniker line in both the Python.Python.3.12 and Python.Python.3.13 packages explaining that the moniker should only be in one package which has the latest stable or maintenance release, and that when there is a new stable release, the moniker needs removing from the older package.

Steps to reproduce

winget install --exact --moniker python3

Actual behavior

Multiple packages found matching input criteria. Please refine the input.
Name            Id                 Source
-----------------------------------------
Python 3.11     Python.Python.3.11 winget
Python 3.12     Python.Python.3.12 winget
Python 3.13.0a2 Python.Python.3.13 winget

Expected behavior

Installation of the most recent stable or maintenance version of Python3, Python3.Python3.12.

Environment

Windows Package Manager v1.6.3482
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Windows: Windows.Desktop v10.0.22621.2861
System Architecture: X64
Package: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller v1.21.3482.0

Screenshots and Logs

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[Dragon1573]

The python3 moniker should refer to the latest version of Python 3.

@michaelmhoffman - When try installing Python with command winget install -e --moniker python3, it should always point to the latest General Available version, currently v3.12?

I would preffer removing python3 moniker from Python.Python.3.11 and Python.Python.3.13. I'll perform this change for you. 😄

[Dragon1573]

Moniker: python3 has removed from package identifier Python.Python.3.11. I'm working on removing it from package identifier Python.Python.3.13.

D:\Workloads> winget search --exact --moniker python3
名称            ID                 版本     匹配             源
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Python 3.12     Python.Python.3.12 3.12.1   Moniker: python3 winget
Python 3.13.0a2 Python.Python.3.13 3.13.0a2 Moniker: python3 winget