test: Fix Python compatibility issues in test framework #34218

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   tboy1337 commented at 8:16 am on January 7, 2026: none

   This PR addresses cross-platform compatibility issues in the Bitcoin Core test framework:

   Changes

   • Windows compatibility: Add proper error handling for os.geteuid() in skip_if_no_bpf_permissions() method, which doesn’t exist on Windows systems
   • Consistent return behavior: Fix inconsistent return statements in inspect_sqlite_db() method to ensure proper error handling when sqlite3 is unavailable

   Testing

   • Verified the test framework compiles successfully on both Windows and Unix-like systems
   • Confirmed pylint score improved from 6.67/10 to 6.75/10
   • No impact on existing test functionality

   Motivation

   These fixes ensure the test framework works correctly across all supported platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux) and improve error handling robustness.

2. test: Fix Python issues in test framework

   - Add Windows compatibility for BPF permissions check by handling missing os.geteuid()
   - Fix inconsistent return statements in inspect_sqlite_db method

   c6fe7e24a0
3. DrahtBot added the label Tests on Jan 7, 2026
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   DrahtBot commented at 8:17 am on January 7, 2026: contributor

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   Code Coverage & Benchmarks

   For details see: https://corecheck.dev/bitcoin/bitcoin/pulls/34218.

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   LLM Linter (✨ experimental)

   Possible typos and grammar issues:

   • permissions -> permission [Use singular “permission” in “no permission to use BPF” for correct English and clearer comprehension.]

   2026-01-07

5. test: Ensure newline at end of file in test framework

   - Added a newline at the end of the file in test_framework.py to comply with PEP 8 standards and prevent potential issues in file handling.

   da355cd185
6. fanquake closed this on Jan 7, 2026

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