[ Task ] Prepare a new stable release ( 2.12.0 )

[shlomif]

Since there are quite a few installers, build system and other fixes on the git master branch, and some people contact us about difficulties running the latest version ( 2.10.1 ) I think we should prepare a new release soon.

Some stuff I'd like to include:

1. Put freecell-solver.dll and black-hole-solver.dll in the PATH in the windows installer and bundle the python3/cffi interfaces ( https://pypi.org/project/black-hole-solver/ and https://pypi.org/project/freecell-solver/ ) for an improved user experience.

Anything else?

[divinity76]

why not 2.11.0? skipping all odd numbers or something?

[shlomif]

On Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:15:15 -0800 divinity76 notifications@github.com wrote:

why not 2.11.0? skipping all odd numbers or something?

Hi! See: https://producingoss.com/en/development-cycle.html#release-number-even-odd-strategy ; "stable/production" versions use an even minor version digit.

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[joeraz]

@shlomif Just wondering what it would take to make a new release happen at this point?

[shlomif]

@shlomif Just wondering what it would take to make a new release happen at this point?

hi @joeraz ,

see https://github.com/shlomif/PySolFC/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#the-release-process

[joeraz]

@shlomif Right. Thanks.

Would it be possible to do a release now or in the next couple weeks or so, or is there anything that should be handled first? I've added quite a bit, and it's been a while since the last one.

Looking through those steps, I was able to test the Windows installer based on my last commit, though I'm having some issues getting gmake to run (looks like an environment issue, not a code issue), and I also don't know who has SourceForge upload access.

[shlomif]

@shlomif Right. Thanks.

Would it be possible to do a release now or in the next couple weeks or so, or is there anything that should be handled first? I've added quite a bit, and it's been a while since the last one.

Looking through those steps, I was able to test the Windows installer based on my last commit, though I'm having some issues getting gmake to run (looks like an environment issue, not a code issue), and I also don't know who has SourceForge upload access.

I can give you sourceforge rights, and I trust your judgement on when to release a new version: https://www.shlomifish.org/philosophy/philosophy/putting-cards-on-the-table-2019-2020/ .

[joeraz]

Okay. I'll message you on SourceForge. Could I also have a commit bit for the website repo? If I make a release, I'd need to add the announcement there too. Thanks.

[shlomif]

Okay. I'll message you on SourceForge. Could I also have a commit bit for the website repo? If I make a release, I'd need to add the announcement there too. Thanks.

@joeraz : you should have the permissions now. drive safely, the keys are inside. ;)

[joeraz]

Thanks.

[joeraz]

2.12.0 has been released.

[shlomif]

On Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:59:11 -0700 "Joe R." @.***> wrote:

2.12.0 has been released.

That's Great! Thanks!

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