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[Task]:Docs: clarify Python 3.10 requirement on Ubuntu 24.04 and Codespaces #37279

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This PR documents an issue encountered when building Apache Beam on
Ubuntu 24.04 and GitHub Codespaces where the python3.10 command is not
available by default.

It adds guidance explaining the error and provides a simple workaround
using a symbolic link to the installed Python version.

Why

New contributors using Ubuntu 24.04 or Codespaces frequently encounter
build failures during Python SDK setup. This documentation update helps
avoid confusion and reduces onboarding friction.

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Documentation-only change.

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Priority: 2 (default / most normal work should be filed as P2)

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  • Component: Beam examples
  • Component: Beam playground
  • Component: Beam katas
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  • Component: Hazelcast Jet Runner
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