Release 1.1.0

• The upload-resource command was improved for OCI Images

  • they are now uploaded from the local Docker Repository
  • related specification

• The charm is now built in a LXD container, allowing the process to be done in a different base than the host

  • the Charmcraft config now has a bases entry to express where the charm can be built and where it can run (short and long forms supported)
  • this configuration is optional for now but will be mandatory in the future (see deprecation notices DN02 and DN03)
  • use of bases enables building in LXD
  • the Charm resulting file name reflects where it was built
  • Charmcraft now uses the craft_providers library, allowing in the future to build using Multipass instances
  • added a clean command to remove any structures that were used for the building
  • related specification)

• The status command output now includes a column for the charm bases

  • it shows the base name, channel and architecture
  • related specification

• The keywords in Charmcraft configuration are now separated using dashes (see deprecation notice DN01)

• Some UX improvements

  • filepaths are shown in a consistent style
  • some help messages adjusted
  • better error messages when the charmcraft.yaml config has issues

• The Charmcraft snap is now classic confined

  • the snap is the recommended way to install and use the tool

• Other internal Charmcraft improvements

  • Python 3.6 and greater is now supported
  • started to use black for consistent and automated formatting
  • refactored how the project's dependencies are handled
  • migrated to use pydantic in the configuration manager