- Add python_requires=">=3.8" to setup.py to enforce minimum version at install time
- Update README to explicitly document Python 3.8+ requirement
- Add CI matrix to test lint/build on Python 3.8-3.14 (7 versions)
- Aligns with actual usage patterns (~99% of downloads on Python 3.8+)
- Prevents future PRs from inadvertently using incompatible syntax
This change protects users by preventing installation on unsupported Python
versions and ensures contributors can see version requirements clearly.
The old method of releasing to pypi broke for whatever reason and switching to a supported toolchain is easier than debugging the old one.
Additionally:
- Update gitchangelog
- Fix license entry
- Set long description type
- Gitignore the temporary readme file
