Release 2.9.0

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Checklist

1. Check if the version, base, and target branches are as you desire.
2. Make sure you have woorelease installed and set up.
3. Go to your local repo clone, and check out this PR to be able to commit any potential adjustments.

   git fetch origin release/2.9.0
   git checkout release/2.9.0

4. Remove older changelog entries from readme.txt (keep the last two versions, since we will be adding a third during the release), commit changes.
5. If there are new database migration classes (under src/DB/Migration/), modify their applicable version set in the get_applicable_version class of each migration class to be the same value as the version that is to be released.
   ⚠️ Notice that x.x.x is not a valid version and should be set manually with the new version. So, for example, if we are releasing version 1.12.0 and there is a file Migration20211228T1640692399.php inside src/DB/Migration/, you should open that file and in the method get_applicable_version return 1.12.0.
6. ❗ If this release has updated composer packages, we should test Composer package conflicts with other plugins.
7. Simulate the release locally

   woorelease simulate --product_version=2.9.0  --generate_changelog https://github.com/woocommerce/google-listings-and-ads/tree/release/2.9.0

   Note: Select y when prompted: "Would you like to add/delete them in the svn working copy?"
8. The changelog is correct.
   Check if some entries are missing, need rewording, or need to be deleted. You can edit respective PRs by changing their title, ### Changelog entry section, or assigning the changelog: none label.
   You can also edit the changelog manually in the woorelease release step later.
9. Automated tests are passing.
10. Test the package
    1. Install the /tmp/google-listings-and-ads.zip file on a test site
    2. Confirm it activates without warnings/errors and is showing the right versions
    3. Run a few basic smoke tests

Next steps

1. Do the final release

   woorelease release --product_version=2.9.0   --generate_changelog https://github.com/woocommerce/google-listings-and-ads/tree/release/2.9.0
   

   When prompted for changelog entries, double-check and apply any changes if needed.
2. Confirm the release using the activation link from your email.
   When releasing to WordPress.org, “release notifications” have been enabled, so each committer will be sent an email with an action link to confirm the release. This must be done after committing in SVN before the release becomes available. See the following page for releases pending notifications: https://wordpress.org/plugins/developers/releases/
3. Go to https://github.com/woocommerce/google-listings-and-ads/releases/2.9.0, generate GitHub release notes, and paste them as a comment here.
4. Merge this PR after the new release is successfully created and the version tags are updated.
5. Merge trunk to develop (PR), if applicable for this repo.
6. Update documentation
   • Publish any new required docs
   • Update triggers/rules/actions listing pages
7. Mark related ideas complete on the feature requests page.

[codecov]

Codecov Report

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Project coverage is 65.1%. Comparing base (16df5ec) to head (727441b).

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[ianlin]

What's Changed

[Add] New Features 🎉

• Streamline campaign setup: Add confirmation modal when user skips without creating campaign during onboarding by @asvinb in Streamline campaign setup: Add confirmation modal when user skips without creating campaign during onboarding #2563
• Consolidate accounts onboarding: Automatically create Google Merchant Center or Google Ads accounts when the connected Google account doesn't have a respective existing one by @ankitrox in Consolidate accounts onboarding: Automatically create Google Merchant Center or Google Ads accounts when the connected Google account doesn't have a respective existing one #2618
• [GTIN] Add GTIN migration JOB by @puntope in [GTIN] Add GTIN migration JOB #2645
• Improve post-onboarding: Show promotion for Google Ads campaign on the Product Feed page by @kt-12 in Improve post-onboarding: Show promotion for Google Ads campaign on the Product Feed page #2641
• Improve post-onboarding: Show promotion for Google Ads campaign on the Dashboard page by @kt-12 in Improve post-onboarding: Show promotion for Google Ads campaign on the Dashboard page #2650
• [GTIN] Migration notice by @puntope in [GTIN] Migration notice #2656
• [GTIN] GTIN Migration API Controller by @puntope in [GTIN] GTIN Migration API Controller #2655
• [GTIN] Add WP CLI command for migration by @puntope in [GTIN] Add WP CLI command for migration #2662
• [GTIN] Add Migration support for YOAST SEO by @puntope in [GTIN] Add Migration support for YOAST SEO #2677
• Support core gtin field by @puntope in Support core gtin field #2684

[Update] Updated ✨

• Streamline onboarding: Hide WordPress.com account connection setting from the onboarding if already connected by @dsawardekar in Streamline onboarding: Hide WordPress.com account connection setting from the onboarding if already connected #2516
• Streamline onboarding: Remove the language setting by @dsawardekar in Streamline onboarding: Remove the language setting #2522
• Streamline onboarding: Clean up the access to the pre-launch checklist in the mc/settings API by @kt-12 in Streamline onboarding: Clean up the access to the pre-launch checklist in the mc/settings API #2555
• Streamline onboarding: Remove the pre-launch checklist by @asvinb in Streamline onboarding: Remove the pre-launch checklist #2532
• Consolidate accounts onboarding: Temporarily remove Google Merchant Center and Google Ads account setup to facilitate the subsequent changes to the combo setup by @dsawardekar in Consolidate accounts onboarding: Temporarily remove Google Merchant Center and Google Ads account setup to facilitate the subsequent changes to the combo setup #2585
• Streamline campaign setup: Remove ads audience field from paid ads setup during onboarding by @asvinb in Streamline campaign setup: Remove ads audience field from paid ads setup during onboarding #2551
• Consolidate accounts onboarding: Create the basic combo card for connecting Google account by @ankitrox in Consolidate accounts onboarding: Create the basic combo card for connecting Google account #2601
• Prioritise core WooCommerce GTIN field in product adapter by @martynmjones in Prioritise core WooCommerce GTIN field in product adapter #2621
• Consolidate accounts onboarding: Automatically preselect a Google Ads account when there is only one, as well as adjust the UI presentation by @dsawardekar in Consolidate accounts onboarding: Automatically preselect a Google Ads account when there is only one, as well as adjust the UI presentation #2608
• Streamline campaign setup: Temporarily remove the billing setup step from the Ads-onboarding by @kt-12 in Streamline campaign setup: Temporarily remove the billing setup step from the Ads-onboarding #2577
• Streamline campaign setup: Consolidate the campaign setup UI in the onboarding with the one in the Ads-onboarding and add the billing setup back by @asvinb in Streamline campaign setup: Consolidate the campaign setup UI in the onboarding with the one in the Ads-onboarding and add the billing setup back #2623
• Hide GTIN field for new installs make readonly for existing installs by @martynmjones in Hide GTIN field for new installs make readonly for existing installs #2622
• Streamline campaign setup: Change the campaign setup and creation to use the recommended budget as the initial value by @ankitrox in Streamline campaign setup: Change the campaign setup and creation to use the recommended budget as the initial value #2552
• Streamline campaign setup: Adjust the minimum average daily cost of a campaign to 30% of the highest recommended value among audience countries by @dsawardekar in Streamline campaign setup: Adjust the minimum average daily cost of a campaign to 30% of the highest recommended value among audience countries #2583
• Streamline campaign setup: When the accounts have been connected before, skip accounts setup step during the Ads-onboarding by @kt-12 in Streamline campaign setup: When the accounts have been connected before, skip accounts setup step during the Ads-onboarding #2595
• Consolidate accounts onboarding: Connect to existing Google Ads account via the combo card by @ankitrox in Consolidate accounts onboarding: Connect to existing Google Ads account via the combo card #2640
• Consolidate accounts onboarding: Set up Google Merchant Center account via the combo card by @asvinb in Consolidate accounts onboarding: Set up Google Merchant Center account via the combo card #2639
• Consolidate accounts onboarding: Claim Google Ads account via the combo card by @ankitrox in Consolidate accounts onboarding: Claim Google Ads account via the combo card #2644
• Consolidate accounts onboarding: Create new Google Ads account via the combo card by @ankitrox in Consolidate accounts onboarding: Create new Google Ads account via the combo card #2651
• Consolidate accounts onboarding: Merge the store address setting in Step 3 into Step 1 and remove Step 3 along with the phone verification by @asvinb in Consolidate accounts onboarding: Merge the store address setting in Step 3 into Step 1 and remove Step 3 along with the phone verification #2653
• Consolidate accounts onboarding: Add edit mode to the combo card to enable it to disconnect accounts by @asvinb in Consolidate accounts onboarding: Add edit mode to the combo card to enable it to disconnect accounts #2660
• Delete unused methods from ProductMetaQueryHelper. by @jorgemd24 in Delete unused methods from ProductMetaQueryHelper. #2370

[Fix] Fixes 🛠

• Refactor & fix undesired exceptions in AS Jobs by @puntope in Refactor & fix undesired exceptions in AS Jobs #2666
• [GTIN] Hide GTIN in product editor by @puntope in [GTIN] Hide GTIN in product editor #2690
• Stick rebranding tour to the hamburger icon on mobile by @tomalec in Stick rebranding tour to the hamburger icon on mobile #2692
• Add margins for Notices by @puntope in Add margins for Notices #2695

[Tweak] Tweaked 🔧

• Streamline onboarding: Set the default value of the tax rate to destination-based by @kt-12 in Streamline onboarding: Set the default value of the tax rate to destination-based #2543
• Streamline onboarding: Move FAQs to the bottom of pages by @asvinb in Streamline onboarding: Move FAQs to the bottom of pages #2531
• Improve post-onboarding: Swap performance cards on the Dashboard page by @asvinb in Improve post-onboarding: Swap performance cards on the Dashboard page #2564
• Streamline campaign setup: Show campaign setup fields immediately during onboarding by @asvinb in Streamline campaign setup: Show campaign setup fields immediately during onboarding #2533
• Streamline onboarding: Conditionally hide the tax setting by @dsawardekar in Streamline onboarding: Conditionally hide the tax setting #2542
• Streamline campaign setup: Change to use banner to present the ad credit offer during onboarding by @asvinb in Streamline campaign setup: Change to use banner to present the ad credit offer during onboarding #2558
• [GTIN] Prepare GTIN with the correct format before sending it to MC by @puntope in [GTIN] Prepare GTIN with the correct format before sending it to MC #2649
• Improve post-onboarding: Remove the word "Paid" from the plugin by @joemcgill in Improve post-onboarding: Remove the word "Paid" from the plugin #2672
• [GTIN] Adjust plugin version for hidding GTIN by @puntope in [GTIN] Adjust plugin version for hidding GTIN #2678
• [GTIN] Hide / disable GTIN also when YOAST is active. by @puntope in [GTIN] Hide / disable GTIN also when YOAST is active. #2685

[Dev] Developer-facing changes 🧑‍💻

• [GTIN] Adding more tests for GTIN migration by @puntope in [GTIN] Adding more tests for GTIN migration #2679
• Tweak E2E tests supporting GTIN migration by @puntope in Tweak E2E tests supporting GTIN migration #2691

New Contributors

• @dsawardekar made their first contribution in Streamline onboarding: Hide WordPress.com account connection setting from the onboarding if already connected #2516

Full Changelog: 2.8.7...2.9.0