TST: Add regression test for DataFrame.where inplace consistency #63259
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Description
Adds regression test for inconsistent behavior between
DataFrame.wherewithinplace=Trueandinplace=Falsewhen using StringArray with NA-like values.Background
inplace=Truewould incorrectly storefloat
nanwhileinplace=Falsestoredpd.NAuse
pd.NAChanges
test_where_inplace_string_array_consistency()topandas/tests/frame/indexing/test_where.pyinplace=Trueandinplace=Falseproduce identicalresults with
pd.NAfor StringArrayTesting
pytest pandas/tests/frame/indexing/test_where.py::test_where_inplace_string_array_consistency -v
PASSED
Closes #46512
[x] Tests added and passed
[x] All code checks passed (will verify in CI)
[ ] Added type annotations (N/A - test only)
[ ] Added whatsnew entry (N/A - test only)
[x] Used AI following AGENTS.md