* adding --sw-skip shorthand for stepwise skip
* be explicit rather than implicit with default args for stepwise
* add constant for sw cache dir; only register plugin if necessary rather check check activity always;
* use str format; remove unused args in hooks
* assert cache upfront, allow stepwise to have a reference to the cache
* type hinting lf, skip, move literal strings into module constants
* convert parametrized option into a list
* add a sessionfinish hook for stepwise to keep backwards behaviour the same
* add changelog for #7938
* Improve performance of stepwise modifyitems & address PR feedback
* add test for stepwise deselected based on performance enhancements
* Apply suggestions from code review
* delete from items, account for edge case where failed_index = 0
Co-authored-by: Bruno Oliveira <nicoddemus@gmail.com>
Simon K