NetCDF-C v4.9.0 Release

[WardF]

Playing with 'new' GitHub tools, workflows for managing the v4.9.0 release. New Project here: NetCDF-C v4.9.0

[Alexander-Barth]

I am wondering if it would be possible to make a release candidate first (when ready)?
(I am asking because I see some failed test on the current main branch on a Windows system, but it might be just work in progress.).

[edwardhartnett]

This release has already been long-delayed! Many researchers are very anxiously and impatiently waiting for it.

No release is perfect; I would suggest that the release take place as soon as possible. There's always the next release for more progress...

[Alexander-Barth]

OK, I understand. Thank you for your feed-back.

[DennisHeimbigner]

Also, we used to do release candidates, but never got any feedback. Apparently
no one ever looked at them.

[gsjaardema]

Yes, I was guilty of that... Trying to do better.

[WardF]

Agreed that we need to get v4.9.0 out, but releasing RC's for public consumption is a best practice. We will try to shorten the release loop and publish release candidates for 4.9.1 :).