managing-python-releases
Python Release Management
Semantic Versioning
MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH (e.g., 1.2.3)
PATCH: Bug fixes, no API changes
MINOR: New features, backward compatible
MAJOR: Breaking changes
Changelog Format (Keep a Changelog)
# Changelog
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