RELEASE.md

Release and packaging

This project uses a standard Python packaging workflow. Use the steps below to create source and wheel distributions for release.

1. Prepare your environment (recommended in a CI runner)

python -m venv .venv
.\.venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1
python -m pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel

2. Build distributions

python -m build

If you prefer the older commands:

python setup.py sdist bdist_wheel

3. Verify artifacts in dist/ and sign if required by your release process.

4. Publish to PyPI (if desired and permitted):

python -m pip install --upgrade twine
python -m twine upload dist/*

Notes

• Ensure tests pass and CI validates manifests before creating a release.
• Include a clear release changelog and responsible-use reminder in release notes.