Feature or enhancement

Ability to return the version of Python Launcher for Windows running through the argument -V or --version

Pitch

Motivation

Starting with Python 3.11, Python Launcher for Windows has been included

One way to know the version of the py launcher that is running is through the argument '--help' and read the first line of the help content

The following behavior is desired if the argument '--version' is added

➜ $env:PY_PYTHON='3.10'
 
➜ .\PCbuild\amd64\py_d.exe -V
Python Launcher for Windows Version 3.11.1+
Python 3.10.9

➜ .\PCbuild\amd64\py_d.exe --version
Python Launcher for Windows Version 3.11.1+
Python 3.10.9

➜ .\PCbuild\amd64\py_d.exe -V:3.10 -V
Python 3.10.9

➜ .\PCbuild\amd64\py_d.exe -V:3.10 --version
Python 3.10.9

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Linked PRs

• [3.11] Show the Python Launcher version (GH-100829) #100831
• gh-100829: Show the Python Launcher version #100832