This issue is to track preparation of the upcoming `1.9.0` release up until publishing, which is due **January 16, 2023**. * [x] Create `release/1.9.0` branch closer to the release date * [x] Finalize scope and punt unfinished pull requests to following release * [x] Prepare the release (**Monday, January 16, 2023**)
This issue is to track preparation of the upcoming
1.9.0release up until publishing, which is due January 16, 2023.release/1.9.0branch closer to the release date