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 # How to Release

 This guide outlines the process for releasing PyIceberg in accordance with the [Apache Release Process](https://infra.apache.org/release-publishing.html). The steps include:

 1. Preparing for a release
 2. Publishing a Release Candidate (RC)
 3. Community Voting and Validation
 4. Publishing the Final Release (if the vote passes)
 5. Post-Release Step

 ## Requirements

 * A GPG key must be registered and published in the [Apache Iceberg KEYS file](https://downloads.apache.org/iceberg/KEYS). Follow [the instructions for setting up a GPG key and uploading it to the KEYS file](#set-up-gpg-key-and-upload-to-apache-iceberg-keys-file).
 * SVN Access
     * Permission to upload artifacts to the [Apache development distribution](https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/iceberg/) (requires Apache Committer access).
     * Permission to upload artifacts to the [Apache release distribution](https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/iceberg/) (requires Apache PMC access).
 * PyPI Access
     * The `twine` package must be installed for uploading releases to PyPi.
     * A PyPI account with publishing permissions for the [pyiceberg project](https://pypi.org/project/pyiceberg/).

 ## Preparing for a Release

 ### Remove Deprecated APIs

 Before running the release candidate, we want to remove any APIs that were marked for removal under the `@deprecated` tag for this release. See [#1269](https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/pull/1269).

 For example, the API with the following deprecation tag should be removed when preparing for the 0.2.0 release.

 ```python

 @deprecated(
     deprecated_in="0.1.0",
     removed_in="0.2.0",
     help_message="Please use load_something_else() instead",
 )
 ```

 We also have the `deprecation_message` function. We need to change the behavior according to what is noted in the message of that deprecation.

 ```python
 deprecation_message(
     deprecated_in="0.1.0",
     removed_in="0.2.0",
     help_message="The old_property is deprecated. Please use the something_else property instead.",
 )
 ```

 ### Update Library Version

 Update the version in `pyproject.toml` and `pyiceberg/__init__.py` to match the release version. See [#1276](https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/pull/1276).

 ## Publishing a Release Candidate (RC)

 ### Release Types

 #### Major/Minor Release

 * Use the `main` branch for the release.
 * Includes new features, enhancements, and any necessary backward-compatible changes.
 * Examples: `0.8.0`, `0.9.0`, `1.0.0`.

 #### Patch Release

 * Use the branch corresponding to the patch version, such as `pyiceberg-0.8.x`.
 * Focuses on critical bug fixes or security patches that maintain backward compatibility.
 * Examples: `0.8.1`, `0.8.2`.

 To create a patch branch from the latest release tag:

 ```bash
 # Fetch all tags
 git fetch --tags

 # Assuming 0.8.0 is the latest release tag
 git checkout -b pyiceberg-0.8.x pyiceberg-0.8.0

 # Cherry-pick commits for the upcoming patch release
 git cherry-pick <commit>
 ```

 ### Create Tag

 Ensure you are on the correct branch:

 * For a major/minor release, use the `main` branch
 * For a patch release, use the branch corresponding to the patch version, i.e. `pyiceberg-0.6.x`.

 Create a signed tag:

 Replace `VERSION` and `RC` with the appropriate values for the release.

 ```bash
 export VERSION=0.7.0
 export RC=1

 export VERSION_WITH_RC=${VERSION}rc${RC}
 export GIT_TAG=pyiceberg-${VERSION_WITH_RC}

 git tag -s ${GIT_TAG} -m "PyIceberg ${VERSION_WITH_RC}"
 git push git@github.com:apache/iceberg-python.git ${GIT_TAG}
 ```

 ### Create Artifacts

 The [`Python Build Release Candidate` Github Action](https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/actions/workflows/python-release.yml) will run automatically upon tag push.

 This action will generate artifacts that will include both source distribution (`sdist`) and binary distributions (`wheels` using [`cibuildwheel`](https://github.com/pypa/cibuildwheel)) for each architectures.

 This action will generate two final artifacts:

 * `svn-release-candidate-${VERSION}rc${RC}` for SVN
 * `pypi-release-candidate-${VERSION}rc${RC}` for PyPi

 If `gh` is available, watch the GitHub Action progress using:

 ```bash
 RUN_ID=$(gh run list --repo apache/iceberg-python --workflow "Python Build Release Candidate" --branch "${GIT_TAG}" --event push --json databaseId -q '.[0].databaseId')
 echo "Waiting for workflow to complete, this will take several minutes..."
 gh run watch $RUN_ID --repo apache/iceberg-python
 ```

 and download the artifacts using:

 ```bash
 gh run download $RUN_ID --repo apache/iceberg-python
 ```

 ### Publish Release Candidate (RC)

 #### Upload to Apache Dev SVN

 ##### Download Artifacts, Sign, and Generate Checksums

 Download the SVN artifact from the GitHub Action and unzip it.

 Navigate to the artifact directory. Generate signature and checksum files:

 * `.asc` files: GPG-signed versions of each artifact to ensure authenticity.
 * `.sha512` files: SHA-512 checksums for verifying file integrity.

 ```bash
 (
     cd svn-release-candidate-${VERSION}rc${RC}

     for name in $(ls pyiceberg-*.whl pyiceberg-*.tar.gz)
     do
         gpg --yes --armor --output "${name}.asc" --detach-sig "${name}"
         shasum -a 512 "${name}" > "${name}.sha512"
     done
 )
 ```

 The parentheses `()` create a subshell. Any changes to the directory (`cd`) are limited to this subshell, so the current directory in the parent shell remains unchanged.

 ##### Upload Artifacts to Apache Dev SVN

 Now, upload the files from the same directory:

 ```bash
 export SVN_TMP_DIR=/tmp/iceberg-${VERSION}/
 svn checkout https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/iceberg $SVN_TMP_DIR

 export SVN_TMP_DIR_VERSIONED=${SVN_TMP_DIR}pyiceberg-$VERSION_WITH_RC/
 mkdir -p $SVN_TMP_DIR_VERSIONED
 cp svn-release-candidate-${VERSION}rc${RC}/* $SVN_TMP_DIR_VERSIONED
 svn add $SVN_TMP_DIR_VERSIONED
 svn ci -m "PyIceberg ${VERSION_WITH_RC}" ${SVN_TMP_DIR_VERSIONED}
 ```

 Verify the artifact is uploaded to [https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/iceberg](https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/iceberg/).

 ##### Remove Old Artifacts From Apache Dev SVN

 Clean up old RC artifacts:

 ```bash
 svn delete https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/iceberg/pyiceberg-<OLD_RC_VERSION> -m "Remove old RC artifacts"
 ```

 #### Upload to PyPi

 ##### Download Artifacts

 Download the PyPi artifact from the GitHub Action and unzip it.

 ##### Upload Artifacts to PyPi

 Update the artifact directory to PyPi using `twine`. This **won't** bump the version for everyone that hasn't pinned their version, since it is set to an RC [pre-release and those are ignored](https://packaging.python.org/en/latest/guides/distributing-packages-using-setuptools/#pre-release-versioning).

 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->

 !!! note
     `twine` might require an PyPi API token.

 <!-- prettier-ignore-end -->

 ```bash
 twine upload pypi-release-candidate-${VERSION}rc${RC}/*
 ```

 Verify the artifact is uploaded to [PyPi](https://pypi.org/project/pyiceberg/#history).

 ## Vote

 ### Generate Vote Email

 Final step is to generate the email to the dev mail list:

 ```bash
 export GIT_TAG_REF=$(git show-ref ${GIT_TAG})
 export GIT_TAG_HASH=${GIT_TAG_REF:0:40}
 export LAST_COMMIT_ID=$(git rev-list ${GIT_TAG} 2> /dev/null | head -n 1)

 cat << EOF > release-announcement-email.txt
 To: dev@iceberg.apache.org
 Subject: [VOTE] Release Apache PyIceberg $VERSION_WITH_RC
 Hi Everyone,

 I propose that we release the following RC as the official PyIceberg $VERSION release.

 A summary of the high level features:

 * <Add summary by hand>

 The commit ID is $LAST_COMMIT_ID

 * This corresponds to the tag: $GIT_TAG ($GIT_TAG_HASH)
 * https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/releases/tag/$GIT_TAG
 * https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/tree/$LAST_COMMIT_ID

 The release tarball, signature, and checksums are here:

 * https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/iceberg/pyiceberg-$VERSION_WITH_RC/

 You can find the KEYS file here:

 * https://downloads.apache.org/iceberg/KEYS

 Convenience binary artifacts are staged on pypi:

 https://pypi.org/project/pyiceberg/$VERSION_WITH_RC/

 And can be installed using: pip3 install pyiceberg==$VERSION_WITH_RC

 Instructions for verifying a release can be found here:

 * https://py.iceberg.apache.org/verify-release/

 Please download, verify, and test.

 Please vote in the next 72 hours.
 [ ] +1 Release this as PyIceberg $VERSION
 [ ] +0
 [ ] -1 Do not release this because...
 EOF
 ```

 ### Send Vote Email

 Verify the content of `release-announcement-email.txt` and send it to `dev@iceberg.apache.org` with the corresponding subject line.

 ## Vote has failed

 If there are concerns with the RC, address the issues and generate another RC.

 ## Publish the Final Release (Vote has passed)

 A minimum of 3 binding +1 votes is required to pass an RC.
 Once the vote has been passed, you can close the vote thread by concluding it:

 ```text
 Thanks everyone for voting! The 72 hours have passed, and a minimum of 3 binding votes have been cast:

 +1 Foo Bar (non-binding)
 ...
 +1 Fokko Driesprong (binding)

 The release candidate has been accepted as PyIceberg <VERSION>. Thanks everyone, when all artifacts are published the announcement will be sent out.

 Kind regards,
 ```

 ### Upload the accepted RC to Apache Release SVN
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->

 !!! note
     Only a PMC member has the permission to upload an artifact to the SVN release dist.

 <!-- prettier-ignore-end -->

 ```bash
 export SVN_DEV_DIR_VERSIONED="https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/iceberg/pyiceberg-${VERSION_WITH_RC}"
 export SVN_RELEASE_DIR_VERSIONED="https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/iceberg/pyiceberg-${VERSION}"

 svn mv ${SVN_DEV_DIR_VERSIONED} ${SVN_RELEASE_DIR_VERSIONED} -m "PyIceberg: Add release ${VERSION}"
 ```

 Verify the artifact is uploaded to [https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/iceberg](https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/iceberg/).

 ### Remove Old Artifacts From Apache Release SVN

 We only want to host the latest release. Clean up old release artifacts:

 ```bash
 svn delete https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/iceberg/pyiceberg-<OLD_RELEASE_VERSION> -m "Remove old release artifacts"
 ```

 ### Upload the accepted release to PyPi

 The latest version can be pushed to PyPi. Check out the Apache SVN and make sure to publish the right version with `twine`:

 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->

 !!! note
     `twine` might require an PyPi API token.

 <!-- prettier-ignore-end -->

 ```bash
 svn checkout https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/iceberg /tmp/iceberg-dist-release/
 cd /tmp/iceberg-dist-release/pyiceberg-${VERSION}
 twine upload pyiceberg-*.whl pyiceberg-*.tar.gz
 ```

 Verify the artifact is uploaded to [PyPi](https://pypi.org/project/pyiceberg/#history).

 ## Post Release

 ### Send out Release Announcement Email

 Send out an announcement on the dev mail list:

 ```text
 To: dev@iceberg.apache.org
 Subject: [ANNOUNCE] Apache PyIceberg release <VERSION>

 I'm pleased to announce the release of Apache PyIceberg <VERSION>!

 Apache Iceberg is an open table format for huge analytic datasets. Iceberg
 delivers high query performance for tables with tens of petabytes of data,
 along with atomic commits, concurrent writes, and SQL-compatible table
 evolution.

 This Python release can be downloaded from: https://pypi.org/project/pyiceberg/<VERSION>/

 Thanks to everyone for contributing!
 ```

 ### Create a Github Release Note

 Create a [new Release Note](https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/releases/new) on the iceberg-python Github repository.

 Input the tag in **Choose a tag** with the newly approved released version (e.g. `0.7.0`) and set it to **Create new tag** on publish. Pick the target commit version as the commit ID the release was approved on.
 For example:
 ![Generate Release Notes](assets/images/gen-release-notes.jpg)

 Then, select the previous release version as the **Previous tag** to use the diff between the two versions in generating the release notes.

 **Generate release notes**.

 **Set as the latest release** and **Publish**.

 Make sure to check the `changelog` label on GitHub to see if anything needs to be highlighted.

 ### Release the docs

 Run the [`Release Docs` Github Action](https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/actions/workflows/python-release-docs.yml).

 ### Update the Github template

 Make sure to create a PR to update the [GitHub issues template](https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/blob/main/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/iceberg_bug_report.yml) with the latest version.

 ### Update the integration tests

 Ensure to update the `PYICEBERG_VERSION` in the [Dockerfile](https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/blob/main/dev/Dockerfile).

 ## Misc

 ### Set up GPG key and Upload to Apache Iceberg KEYS file

 To set up GPG key locally, see the instructions [here](http://www.apache.org/dev/openpgp.html#key-gen-generate-key).

 To install gpg on a M1 based Mac, a couple of additional steps are required: <https://gist.github.com/phortuin/cf24b1cca3258720c71ad42977e1ba57>.

 Then, published GPG key to the [Apache Iceberg KEYS file](https://downloads.apache.org/iceberg/KEYS):

 ```bash
 svn co https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/iceberg icebergsvn
 cd icebergsvn
 echo "" >> KEYS # append a newline
 gpg --list-sigs <YOUR KEY ID HERE> >> KEYS # append signatures
 gpg --armor --export <YOUR KEY ID HERE> >> KEYS # append public key block
 svn commit -m "add key for <YOUR NAME HERE>"
 ```
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	# How to Release

	This guide outlines the process for releasing PyIceberg in accordance with the [Apache Release Process](https://infra.apache.org/release-publishing.html). The steps include:

	1. Preparing for a release
	2. Publishing a Release Candidate (RC)
	3. Community Voting and Validation
	4. Publishing the Final Release (if the vote passes)
	5. Post-Release Step

	## Requirements

	* A GPG key must be registered and published in the [Apache Iceberg KEYS file](https://downloads.apache.org/iceberg/KEYS). Follow [the instructions for setting up a GPG key and uploading it to the KEYS file](#set-up-gpg-key-and-upload-to-apache-iceberg-keys-file).
	* SVN Access
	* Permission to upload artifacts to the [Apache development distribution](https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/iceberg/) (requires Apache Committer access).
	* Permission to upload artifacts to the [Apache release distribution](https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/iceberg/) (requires Apache PMC access).
	* PyPI Access
	* The `twine` package must be installed for uploading releases to PyPi.
	* A PyPI account with publishing permissions for the [pyiceberg project](https://pypi.org/project/pyiceberg/).

	## Preparing for a Release

	### Remove Deprecated APIs

	Before running the release candidate, we want to remove any APIs that were marked for removal under the `@deprecated` tag for this release. See [#1269](https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/pull/1269).

	For example, the API with the following deprecation tag should be removed when preparing for the 0.2.0 release.

	```python

	@deprecated(
	deprecated_in="0.1.0",
	removed_in="0.2.0",
	help_message="Please use load_something_else() instead",
	)
	```

	We also have the `deprecation_message` function. We need to change the behavior according to what is noted in the message of that deprecation.

	```python
	deprecation_message(
	deprecated_in="0.1.0",
	removed_in="0.2.0",
	help_message="The old_property is deprecated. Please use the something_else property instead.",
	)
	```

	### Update Library Version

	Update the version in `pyproject.toml` and `pyiceberg/__init__.py` to match the release version. See [#1276](https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/pull/1276).

	## Publishing a Release Candidate (RC)

	### Release Types

	#### Major/Minor Release

	* Use the `main` branch for the release.
	* Includes new features, enhancements, and any necessary backward-compatible changes.
	* Examples: `0.8.0`, `0.9.0`, `1.0.0`.

	#### Patch Release

	* Use the branch corresponding to the patch version, such as `pyiceberg-0.8.x`.
	* Focuses on critical bug fixes or security patches that maintain backward compatibility.
	* Examples: `0.8.1`, `0.8.2`.

	To create a patch branch from the latest release tag:

	```bash
	# Fetch all tags
	git fetch --tags

	# Assuming 0.8.0 is the latest release tag
	git checkout -b pyiceberg-0.8.x pyiceberg-0.8.0

	# Cherry-pick commits for the upcoming patch release
	git cherry-pick <commit>
	```

	### Create Tag

	Ensure you are on the correct branch:

	* For a major/minor release, use the `main` branch
	* For a patch release, use the branch corresponding to the patch version, i.e. `pyiceberg-0.6.x`.

	Create a signed tag:

	Replace `VERSION` and `RC` with the appropriate values for the release.

	```bash
	export VERSION=0.7.0
	export RC=1

	export VERSION_WITH_RC=${VERSION}rc${RC}
	export GIT_TAG=pyiceberg-${VERSION_WITH_RC}

	git tag -s ${GIT_TAG} -m "PyIceberg ${VERSION_WITH_RC}"
	git push git@github.com:apache/iceberg-python.git ${GIT_TAG}
	```

	### Create Artifacts

	The [`Python Build Release Candidate` Github Action](https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/actions/workflows/python-release.yml) will run automatically upon tag push.

	This action will generate artifacts that will include both source distribution (`sdist`) and binary distributions (`wheels` using [`cibuildwheel`](https://github.com/pypa/cibuildwheel)) for each architectures.

	This action will generate two final artifacts:

	* `svn-release-candidate-${VERSION}rc${RC}` for SVN
	* `pypi-release-candidate-${VERSION}rc${RC}` for PyPi

	If `gh` is available, watch the GitHub Action progress using:

	```bash
	RUN_ID=$(gh run list --repo apache/iceberg-python --workflow "Python Build Release Candidate" --branch "${GIT_TAG}" --event push --json databaseId -q '.[0].databaseId')
	echo "Waiting for workflow to complete, this will take several minutes..."
	gh run watch $RUN_ID --repo apache/iceberg-python
	```

	and download the artifacts using:

	```bash
	gh run download $RUN_ID --repo apache/iceberg-python
	```

	### Publish Release Candidate (RC)

	#### Upload to Apache Dev SVN

	##### Download Artifacts, Sign, and Generate Checksums

	Download the SVN artifact from the GitHub Action and unzip it.

	Navigate to the artifact directory. Generate signature and checksum files:

	* `.asc` files: GPG-signed versions of each artifact to ensure authenticity.
	* `.sha512` files: SHA-512 checksums for verifying file integrity.

	```bash
	(
	cd svn-release-candidate-${VERSION}rc${RC}

	for name in $(ls pyiceberg-.whl pyiceberg-.tar.gz)
	do
	gpg --yes --armor --output "${name}.asc" --detach-sig "${name}"
	shasum -a 512 "${name}" > "${name}.sha512"
	done
	)
	```

	The parentheses `()` create a subshell. Any changes to the directory (`cd`) are limited to this subshell, so the current directory in the parent shell remains unchanged.

	##### Upload Artifacts to Apache Dev SVN

	Now, upload the files from the same directory:

	```bash
	export SVN_TMP_DIR=/tmp/iceberg-${VERSION}/
	svn checkout https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/iceberg $SVN_TMP_DIR

	export SVN_TMP_DIR_VERSIONED=${SVN_TMP_DIR}pyiceberg-$VERSION_WITH_RC/
	mkdir -p $SVN_TMP_DIR_VERSIONED
	cp svn-release-candidate-${VERSION}rc${RC}/* $SVN_TMP_DIR_VERSIONED
	svn add $SVN_TMP_DIR_VERSIONED
	svn ci -m "PyIceberg ${VERSION_WITH_RC}" ${SVN_TMP_DIR_VERSIONED}
	```

	Verify the artifact is uploaded to [https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/iceberg](https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/iceberg/).

	##### Remove Old Artifacts From Apache Dev SVN

	Clean up old RC artifacts:

	```bash
	svn delete https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/iceberg/pyiceberg-<OLD_RC_VERSION> -m "Remove old RC artifacts"
	```

	#### Upload to PyPi

	##### Download Artifacts

	Download the PyPi artifact from the GitHub Action and unzip it.

	##### Upload Artifacts to PyPi

	Update the artifact directory to PyPi using `twine`. This won't bump the version for everyone that hasn't pinned their version, since it is set to an RC [pre-release and those are ignored](https://packaging.python.org/en/latest/guides/distributing-packages-using-setuptools/#pre-release-versioning).

	<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->

	!!! note
	`twine` might require an PyPi API token.

	<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->

	```bash
	twine upload pypi-release-candidate-${VERSION}rc${RC}/*
	```

	Verify the artifact is uploaded to [PyPi](https://pypi.org/project/pyiceberg/#history).

	## Vote

	### Generate Vote Email

	Final step is to generate the email to the dev mail list:

	```bash
	export GIT_TAG_REF=$(git show-ref ${GIT_TAG})
	export GIT_TAG_HASH=${GIT_TAG_REF:0:40}
	export LAST_COMMIT_ID=$(git rev-list ${GIT_TAG} 2> /dev/null \| head -n 1)

	cat << EOF > release-announcement-email.txt
	To: dev@iceberg.apache.org
	Subject: [VOTE] Release Apache PyIceberg $VERSION_WITH_RC
	Hi Everyone,

	I propose that we release the following RC as the official PyIceberg $VERSION release.

	A summary of the high level features:

	* <Add summary by hand>

	The commit ID is $LAST_COMMIT_ID

	* This corresponds to the tag: $GIT_TAG ($GIT_TAG_HASH)
	* https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/releases/tag/$GIT_TAG
	* https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/tree/$LAST_COMMIT_ID

	The release tarball, signature, and checksums are here:

	* https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/iceberg/pyiceberg-$VERSION_WITH_RC/

	You can find the KEYS file here:

	* https://downloads.apache.org/iceberg/KEYS

	Convenience binary artifacts are staged on pypi:

	https://pypi.org/project/pyiceberg/$VERSION_WITH_RC/

	And can be installed using: pip3 install pyiceberg==$VERSION_WITH_RC

	Instructions for verifying a release can be found here:

	* https://py.iceberg.apache.org/verify-release/

	Please download, verify, and test.

	Please vote in the next 72 hours.
	[ ] +1 Release this as PyIceberg $VERSION
	[ ] +0
	[ ] -1 Do not release this because...
	EOF
	```

	### Send Vote Email

	Verify the content of `release-announcement-email.txt` and send it to `dev@iceberg.apache.org` with the corresponding subject line.

	## Vote has failed

	If there are concerns with the RC, address the issues and generate another RC.

	## Publish the Final Release (Vote has passed)

	A minimum of 3 binding +1 votes is required to pass an RC.
	Once the vote has been passed, you can close the vote thread by concluding it:

	```text
	Thanks everyone for voting! The 72 hours have passed, and a minimum of 3 binding votes have been cast:

	+1 Foo Bar (non-binding)
	...
	+1 Fokko Driesprong (binding)

	The release candidate has been accepted as PyIceberg <VERSION>. Thanks everyone, when all artifacts are published the announcement will be sent out.

	Kind regards,
	```

	### Upload the accepted RC to Apache Release SVN
	<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->

	!!! note
	Only a PMC member has the permission to upload an artifact to the SVN release dist.

	<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->

	```bash
	export SVN_DEV_DIR_VERSIONED="https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/iceberg/pyiceberg-${VERSION_WITH_RC}"
	export SVN_RELEASE_DIR_VERSIONED="https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/iceberg/pyiceberg-${VERSION}"

	svn mv ${SVN_DEV_DIR_VERSIONED} ${SVN_RELEASE_DIR_VERSIONED} -m "PyIceberg: Add release ${VERSION}"
	```

	Verify the artifact is uploaded to [https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/iceberg](https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/iceberg/).

	### Remove Old Artifacts From Apache Release SVN

	We only want to host the latest release. Clean up old release artifacts:

	```bash
	svn delete https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/iceberg/pyiceberg-<OLD_RELEASE_VERSION> -m "Remove old release artifacts"
	```

	### Upload the accepted release to PyPi

	The latest version can be pushed to PyPi. Check out the Apache SVN and make sure to publish the right version with `twine`:

	<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->

	!!! note
	`twine` might require an PyPi API token.

	<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->

	```bash
	svn checkout https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/iceberg /tmp/iceberg-dist-release/
	cd /tmp/iceberg-dist-release/pyiceberg-${VERSION}
	twine upload pyiceberg-.whl pyiceberg-.tar.gz
	```

	Verify the artifact is uploaded to [PyPi](https://pypi.org/project/pyiceberg/#history).

	## Post Release

	### Send out Release Announcement Email

	Send out an announcement on the dev mail list:

	```text
	To: dev@iceberg.apache.org
	Subject: [ANNOUNCE] Apache PyIceberg release <VERSION>

	I'm pleased to announce the release of Apache PyIceberg <VERSION>!

	Apache Iceberg is an open table format for huge analytic datasets. Iceberg
	delivers high query performance for tables with tens of petabytes of data,
	along with atomic commits, concurrent writes, and SQL-compatible table
	evolution.

	This Python release can be downloaded from: https://pypi.org/project/pyiceberg/<VERSION>/

	Thanks to everyone for contributing!
	```

	### Create a Github Release Note

	Create a [new Release Note](https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/releases/new) on the iceberg-python Github repository.

	Input the tag in Choose a tag with the newly approved released version (e.g. `0.7.0`) and set it to Create new tag on publish. Pick the target commit version as the commit ID the release was approved on.
	For example:
	![Generate Release Notes](assets/images/gen-release-notes.jpg)

	Then, select the previous release version as the Previous tag to use the diff between the two versions in generating the release notes.

	Generate release notes.

	Set as the latest release and Publish.

	Make sure to check the `changelog` label on GitHub to see if anything needs to be highlighted.

	### Release the docs

	Run the [`Release Docs` Github Action](https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/actions/workflows/python-release-docs.yml).

	### Update the Github template

	Make sure to create a PR to update the [GitHub issues template](https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/blob/main/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/iceberg_bug_report.yml) with the latest version.

	### Update the integration tests

	Ensure to update the `PYICEBERG_VERSION` in the [Dockerfile](https://github.com/apache/iceberg-python/blob/main/dev/Dockerfile).

	## Misc

	### Set up GPG key and Upload to Apache Iceberg KEYS file

	To set up GPG key locally, see the instructions [here](http://www.apache.org/dev/openpgp.html#key-gen-generate-key).

	To install gpg on a M1 based Mac, a couple of additional steps are required: <https://gist.github.com/phortuin/cf24b1cca3258720c71ad42977e1ba57>.

	Then, published GPG key to the [Apache Iceberg KEYS file](https://downloads.apache.org/iceberg/KEYS):

	```bash
	svn co https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/iceberg icebergsvn
	cd icebergsvn
	echo "" >> KEYS # append a newline
	gpg --list-sigs <YOUR KEY ID HERE> >> KEYS # append signatures
	gpg --armor --export <YOUR KEY ID HERE> >> KEYS # append public key block
	svn commit -m "add key for <YOUR NAME HERE>"
	```