Netninja Release Packager

Goal

Produce two release artifacts (legacy Qt5 and modern Qt6) with clear build commands, version stamping, and predictable runtime behavior.

Read First

• VERSION for release tag
• WINDOWS_PACKAGE_SUMMARY.md, WINDOWS_RELEASE_NOTES.md, INDEX_WINDOWS.md
• INSTALL_WINDOWS.md, QUICKSTART_WINDOWS.md
• requirements.txt, requirements_legacy.txt, requirements_windows.txt
• launch_gui.bat, launch_gui.ps1, create_shortcut.ps1

Workflow

1. Define build targets:
   • Legacy: PyQt5 + CPU-gated compatibility.
   • Modern: PyQt6 + full feature set.
2. Ensure requirements are clean and pinned for each target. Keep Qt5 and Qt6 separate.
3. If PyInstaller specs exist, reuse them; otherwise define consistent build commands for each target.
4. Stamp versions from VERSION into output naming and release notes.
5. Package artifacts with launchers and required assets. Avoid bundling unused docs or tools.
6. Document a single canonical build command per target plus a quick verification step.

Output Expectations

• Two named artifacts: legacy and modern.
• Clear build instructions and versioned outputs.
• Notes on runtime expectations and CPU gating behavior.