how selenium github project pushes the new version to python and npm packages

When Selenium project makes updates to its Python bindings or JavaScript bindings (for example, WebDriverIO for JavaScript), these changes are typically pushed to their respective package repositories (PyPI for Python packages and npm for JavaScript packages) using a structured process. Here’s how this process generally works:

Pushing Changes to Python Repository (PyPI)

1. Versioning:

   • Decide on a new version number for the Python bindings following Semantic Versioning (e.g., MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH).

2. Build Process:

   • Ensure that the Python package (selenium-python) is built with the latest changes and updates. This involves running tests, generating documentation, and ensuring compatibility.

3. Package Upload:

   • Use twine or a similar tool to upload the package to PyPI.
   • Authenticate using your PyPI credentials or tokens generated specifically for package uploads.

4. Release Notes:

   • Prepare release notes detailing changes, bug fixes, and new features included in the release. This helps users understand what’s changed in the new version.

5. Publish:

   • Once the package is uploaded and release notes are prepared, publish the new version to PyPI.
   • Users can now install or update to the latest version using pip (pip install selenium).

Example Commands for Python:

# Build the package
python setup.py sdist bdist_wheel

# Upload to PyPI using twine
twine upload dist/*

# Update version and release notes on GitHub and PyPI

Pushing Changes to JavaScript Repository (npm)

1. Versioning:

   • Decide on a new version number for the JavaScript bindings (webdriverio package) following Semantic Versioning.

2. Build Process:

   • Build the JavaScript package using npm (npm run build) to compile TypeScript to JavaScript, bundle assets, and prepare for distribution.

3. Package Upload:

   • Use npm publish to publish the package to npm registry.
   • Ensure npm credentials are configured (npm login if not already authenticated).

4. Release Notes:

   • Prepare release notes or update the CHANGELOG.md to document changes and improvements in the new release.

5. Publish:

   • After npm publish, users can install or update to the latest version using npm (npm install webdriverio).

Example Commands for JavaScript:

# Build the package (if required)
npm run build

# Publish to npm
npm publish

# Update version and release notes on GitHub and npm registry

Best Practices

• Automate Publishing: Use CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions) to automate the build, test, and publish process for each commit or release tag.
• Versioning: Follow consistent versioning schemes and adhere to Semantic Versioning to manage expectations around compatibility and changes.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and updated documentation and release notes to facilitate user understanding and adoption of new versions.