Fix Windows Compatibility: Symlink Handling, Permission Fixes, and Test Stability Improvements#2438
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What type of PR is this?
/kind bug
/kind cleanup
What this PR does / why we need it
This PR fixes multiple Windows-specific issues in the Kubernetes Python client repository to improve developer experience, test stability, and compatibility on Windows systems.
Problem: Windows environments have limited support for Unix-style symbolic links, and strict file permission semantics caused test failures. Additionally, some tests had missing imports and environment-dependent behavior that prevented Windows development.
Solution: This PR introduces targeted fixes and workarounds for these problems, enabling smooth local development and CI testing on Windows without affecting Linux/macOS compatibility.
Which issue(s) this PR fixes
Fixes #2427
Changes Made
🔧 Core Fixes
__init__.pyto replace Unix-style symlinks📝 Developer Experience
setup-windows-dev.ps1for easy Windows development environment setupWINDOWS_DEVELOPMENT.mdwith detailed setup instructions and troubleshooting🚀 CI Integration
windows-test.yml) to prevent future regressionsTesting
Special notes for reviewers
Does this PR introduce a user-facing change?
Improved Windows development experience: Fixed symlink issues, test failures, and added comprehensive Windows setup documentation.
Additional documentation
WINDOWS_DEVELOPMENT.md- Complete Windows setup and troubleshooting guidesetup-windows-dev.ps1- Automated Windows development environment setup script