v0.0.17 - `hub-sdk 0.0.17` Security improvements (#232)

🌟 Summary

The v0.0.17 release of the Ultralytics HUB SDK introduces several significant updates focused on improving workflow efficiency, modularity, and security, alongside minor adjustments for branding consistency and versioning. 🚀✨

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📊 Key Changes

• Enhanced CI/CD Workflow (PR #231 & #229):

  • Introduced modular stages (check, build, publish, notify) for better process clarity. 🛠️
  • Improved version-checking logic for smarter package building and publishing. 🔍
  • Added Slack notifications for release status updates. 📣
  • Implemented granular permissions for better security. 🔒

• Security Improvements & Workflow Adjustments (PR #230 & #227):

  • Changed GitHub CI workflow trigger to pull_request for better safety against untrusted forked code. 🛡️
  • Removed the CodeQL workflow file, simplifying maintenance. 🗑️

• Branding and Documentation Updates (PR #228):

  • Updated assets (favicon and logo) to use externally hosted versions, ensuring lightweight repo size and unified branding. ✨

• Version Bump to 0.0.17 (PR #232):

  • Updated the SDK version, incorporating all the latest fixes and improvements. 🔧

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🎯 Purpose & Impact

• 🚀 Improved Developer Experience:

  • Modularized workflows with clearer steps reduce maintenance complexity and error rates, making debugging and scaling easier.
  • Notifications keep teams up-to-date on release progress.

• 🔒 Enhanced Security:

  • Adjustments to GitHub workflows and permissions prioritize safety and align with best practices, minimizing risks in CI/CD pipelines.

• ✨ Streamlined Asset Management:

  • External hosting of logo and favicon reduces repository clutter and ensures consistent branding across all documentation.

• 📦 Latest Features with 0.0.17:

  • Version bump ensures users access the newest updates, bug fixes, and improvements for a more reliable SDK experience.

This release underscores Ultralytics’ commitment to security, quality, and developer-focused enhancements, paving the way for a smoother and safer development lifecycle. 🌟

What's Changed

• Ultralytics Refactor https://ultralytics.com/actions by @pderrenger in #226
• Delete .github/workflows/codeql.yaml by @glenn-jocher in #227
• Favicon updates by @glenn-jocher in #228
• Update publish.yml by @glenn-jocher in #229
• Update ci.yml by @glenn-jocher in #230
• Split PyPI publish jobs for improved security by @glenn-jocher in #231
• hub-sdk 0.0.17 Security improvements by @glenn-jocher in #232

Full Changelog: v0.0.16...v0.0.17