# Comprehensive Release Preparation Prompt for FraiseQL v1.1.0

## Context

FraiseQL v1.1.0 is ready for release preparation. This is a **feature release** that includes:

1. **Enhanced Array Filtering** (PR #99) - Comprehensive PostgreSQL operator support
2. **Nested Array Filter Registry Wiring** (PR #100) - Bug fix for issue #97

Both PRs have been merged to the `dev` branch and all 3650 tests are passing.

---

## Task: Prepare FraiseQL v1.1.0 Release

Please perform a comprehensive release preparation for FraiseQL v1.1.0 following these steps:

### Phase 1: Pre-Release Validation

1. **Verify Current State**
   - Confirm we're on the `dev` branch
   - Verify all tests pass (run full test suite)
   - Verify code quality checks pass (ruff, type checking)
   - Check for any uncommitted changes

2. **Review Recent Changes**
   - Review all commits since v1.0.3 (the last release)
   - Identify all features, bug fixes, and documentation changes
   - Note any breaking changes (there should be none)
   - Check for any security fixes or critical updates

3. **Dependency Check**
   - Review `pyproject.toml` for any dependency updates needed
   - Check for security vulnerabilities with `safety check` (if available)
   - Verify Python version compatibility

### Phase 2: Documentation Updates

1. **Update CHANGELOG.md**
   - Add v1.1.0 section with release date
   - Categorize changes:
     - **Features** (new capabilities)
     - **Enhancements** (improvements to existing features)
     - **Bug Fixes** (fixes for reported issues)
     - **Documentation** (doc improvements)
     - **Performance** (performance improvements)
     - **Testing** (test coverage improvements)
   - Include PR references (#99, #100)
   - Include issue references (#97)
   - Highlight backward compatibility
   - Note migration requirements (none expected)

2. **Update VERSION_STATUS.md**
   - Change current version to v1.1.0
   - Update status from "Development" to "Release Candidate" or "Stable"
   - Update the "What's New" section
   - Add v1.1.0 to version history

3. **Update README.md (if needed)**
   - Add any new badges (version, downloads, etc.)
   - Update feature list if new major features added
   - Update installation instructions if needed
   - Update quick start examples if API changed

4. **Review Documentation Files**
   - Verify all new documentation is accurate:
     - `docs/advanced/filter-operators.md`
     - `docs/examples/advanced-filtering.md`
     - `docs/TESTING_CHECKLIST.md`
   - Check for broken links (run `scripts/validate-docs.sh`)
   - Ensure code examples work
   - Update any version-specific references

### Phase 3: Version Bump

1. **Update Version Numbers**
   - Update version in `pyproject.toml` (from current to 1.1.0)
   - Update version in `__init__.py` or version file (if exists)
   - Update version in any other configuration files
   - Verify version consistency across all files

2. **Update Package Metadata**
   - Review and update package description if needed
   - Update keywords if new features warrant it
   - Verify classifiers are accurate
   - Update project URLs if needed

### Phase 4: Testing & Validation

1. **Run Full Test Suite**
   ```bash
   uv run pytest --tb=short -v
   ```
   - All tests must pass (3650/3650)
   - No new test failures
   - Review any skipped tests

2. **Run Code Quality Checks**
   ```bash
   make lint
   make type-check
   make format-check
   ```
   - All linting checks pass
   - All type checks pass
   - Code formatting is correct

3. **Test Package Build**
   ```bash
   make build
   ```
   - Package builds without errors
   - Check dist/ output files
   - Verify wheel and source distribution created

4. **Test Package Installation**
   ```bash
   # In a clean virtualenv
   pip install dist/fraiseql-1.1.0-*.whl
   python -c "import fraiseql; print(fraiseql.__version__)"
   ```
   - Package installs correctly
   - Version number is correct
   - No import errors

### Phase 5: Release Notes & Migration Guide

1. **Create Release Notes**
   - Write comprehensive release notes for v1.1.0
   - Highlight major features:
     - Enhanced array filtering with 38+ operators
     - Full-text search capabilities
     - JSONB operator support
     - Regex text matching
     - Nested array filter registry fix
   - Include upgrade instructions
   - Note backward compatibility
   - Provide migration examples (should be none needed)

2. **Create Migration Guide (if needed)**
   - Document any breaking changes (none expected)
   - Provide code examples for new features
   - Show before/after comparisons
   - Include troubleshooting section

### Phase 6: Git & GitHub Preparation

1. **Commit All Changes**
   - Commit version bump changes
   - Commit CHANGELOG updates
   - Commit documentation updates
   - Use descriptive commit message: "chore: prepare v1.1.0 release"

2. **Create Release Branch (Optional)**
   - Create `release/v1.1.0` branch from dev
   - Push to remote
   - Run CI/CD pipeline to verify

3. **Merge to Main**
   - Create PR from `dev` to `main`
   - Title: "Release v1.1.0"
   - Include full release notes in PR description
   - Wait for CI/CD to pass
   - Get code review approval
   - Merge to main

4. **Create Git Tag**
   ```bash
   git tag -a v1.1.0 -m "Release v1.1.0: Enhanced PostgreSQL Operators & Registry Fix"
   git push origin v1.1.0
   ```

### Phase 7: GitHub Release

1. **Create GitHub Release**
   - Go to GitHub Releases page
   - Click "Draft a new release"
   - Tag: v1.1.0
   - Release title: "FraiseQL v1.1.0 - Enhanced PostgreSQL Operators"
   - Release notes:
     - Executive summary
     - What's new
     - Features list
     - Bug fixes
     - Documentation improvements
     - Installation instructions
     - Upgrade guide
     - Contributors section
     - Links to PRs and issues

2. **Attach Release Assets (if applicable)**
   - Source code (auto-generated)
   - Wheel distribution
   - Source distribution
   - Checksums file

### Phase 8: Package Publication

1. **Publish to TestPyPI (Optional)**
   ```bash
   make publish-test
   ```
   - Verify package uploads correctly
   - Test installation from TestPyPI
   - Verify package metadata

2. **Publish to PyPI**
   ```bash
   make publish
   ```
   - Publish official release
   - Verify on PyPI website
   - Test installation: `pip install fraiseql==1.1.0`

### Phase 9: Post-Release Activities

1. **Verify Installation**
   - Install from PyPI in clean environment
   - Run smoke tests
   - Verify version: `python -c "import fraiseql; print(fraiseql.__version__)"`
   - Test basic functionality

2. **Update Documentation Sites**
   - Deploy updated docs to documentation site (if applicable)
   - Update readthedocs.io or similar
   - Verify docs are live and correct

3. **Announce Release**
   - Tweet/social media announcement
   - Post to relevant communities (Reddit, Discord, etc.)
   - Update project website
   - Send newsletter (if applicable)

4. **Monitor & Respond**
   - Monitor GitHub issues for release-related bugs
   - Monitor PyPI download stats
   - Respond to community feedback
   - Update FAQ if questions arise

### Phase 10: Cleanup & Next Steps

1. **Cleanup Branches**
   - Delete merged feature branches
   - Delete release branch (if created)
   - Keep main and dev branches

2. **Start Next Milestone**
   - Create v1.2.0 or v1.1.1 milestone
   - Plan next features
   - Triage open issues

3. **Update Project Board**
   - Close completed issues
   - Update roadmap
   - Plan next sprint

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## Release Checklist

Use this checklist to track progress:

### Pre-Release
- [ ] Dev branch is up to date
- [ ] All tests passing (3650/3650)
- [ ] Code quality checks passing
- [ ] No uncommitted changes
- [ ] Dependencies reviewed
- [ ] Security vulnerabilities checked

### Documentation
- [ ] CHANGELOG.md updated with v1.1.0
- [ ] VERSION_STATUS.md updated
- [ ] README.md reviewed
- [ ] Documentation validated (links, examples)
- [ ] Release notes drafted
- [ ] Migration guide created (if needed)

### Version Bump
- [ ] pyproject.toml version updated to 1.1.0
- [ ] Version files updated consistently
- [ ] Package metadata reviewed

### Testing
- [ ] Full test suite passes
- [ ] Linting passes
- [ ] Type checking passes
- [ ] Package builds successfully
- [ ] Package installs correctly
- [ ] Smoke tests pass

### Git & GitHub
- [ ] All changes committed
- [ ] PR created: dev → main
- [ ] CI/CD passes
- [ ] Code review approved
- [ ] PR merged to main
- [ ] Git tag v1.1.0 created
- [ ] Tag pushed to remote

### Release
- [ ] GitHub release created
- [ ] Release notes published
- [ ] Assets attached (if applicable)
- [ ] Package published to TestPyPI (optional)
- [ ] Package published to PyPI
- [ ] Installation verified from PyPI

### Post-Release
- [ ] Documentation site updated
- [ ] Release announced
- [ ] Community notified
- [ ] Issues monitored
- [ ] Branches cleaned up
- [ ] Next milestone created

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## Expected Outcomes

After completing this release preparation, you should have:

1. ✅ **Clean, tested codebase** - All 3650 tests passing
2. ✅ **Updated documentation** - CHANGELOG, VERSION_STATUS, docs updated
3. ✅ **Published package** - v1.1.0 available on PyPI
4. ✅ **GitHub release** - Comprehensive release notes published
5. ✅ **Community notification** - Release announced to users
6. ✅ **Clean repository** - Merged to main, tagged, branches cleaned

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## Important Notes

### Backward Compatibility
- **No breaking changes** in this release
- All existing code should work without modification
- New features are opt-in

### Major Features in v1.1.0
1. **Enhanced Array Filtering** - Native/JSONB dual-path support
2. **Full-Text Search** - 12 new operators with ranking
3. **JSONB Operators** - 10 new operators for JSON querying
4. **Regex Text Operators** - POSIX regex support
5. **Nested Array Registry** - Decorator-based API now works
6. **Comprehensive Documentation** - 2000+ lines of new docs

### Testing Notes
- 3650 tests passing
- 32 new test cases added
- Test coverage maintained
- All security tests passing

### Timeline Estimate
- Pre-Release Validation: 30 minutes
- Documentation Updates: 1-2 hours
- Version Bump & Testing: 30 minutes
- Git & GitHub Preparation: 30 minutes
- Package Publication: 30 minutes
- Post-Release Activities: 1 hour

**Total estimated time: 4-5 hours**

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## Troubleshooting

### If Tests Fail
1. Review test output for failures
2. Fix failing tests
3. Re-run full test suite
4. Do not proceed until all tests pass

### If Package Build Fails
1. Check pyproject.toml for errors
2. Verify all files are included in manifest
3. Check for syntax errors in setup
4. Review build output for specific errors

### If Publication Fails
1. Verify PyPI credentials
2. Check package name availability
3. Verify version number is unique
4. Review twine output for errors

### If Documentation Links Break
1. Run `scripts/validate-docs.sh`
2. Fix broken links
3. Re-validate
4. Commit fixes

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## Success Criteria

The release is successful when:

1. ✅ Package is installable via `pip install fraiseql==1.1.0`
2. ✅ All tests pass in clean environment
3. ✅ Documentation is accurate and accessible
4. ✅ GitHub release is published with complete notes
5. ✅ No critical bugs reported within 24 hours
6. ✅ Community feedback is positive

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## Contact & Support

If you encounter issues during release preparation:

- Review this checklist carefully
- Check CI/CD logs for errors
- Review recent commits for potential issues
- Consult team members if needed
- Document any deviations from this plan

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**Ready to begin? Start with Phase 1: Pre-Release Validation**

Good luck with the v1.1.0 release! 🚀
