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+include requirements.txt
+include docs/conf.py
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+# Steps to make a release
+1. Pull the most recent tags: `git fetch --all --tags`.
+1. Create a new branch from main, say `release-vX.Y.Z` where X.Y.Z is the new release number.
+1. Bump the version in `hta/version.py`. Versions must adhere to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/).
+1. Install `twine` and `build` locally: `pip install --upgrade twine build`.
+1. Build the source distribution and wheel files: `python3 -m build`.
+1. Verify the new package can be installed using pip:
+    1. In a new conda environment execute: `pip install dist/HolisticTraceAnalysis1.X.Y.Z.tar.gz`
+    1. Verify version of the new package: `python -c 'import hta; print(hta.__version__)'`
+1. Merge the release branch into main through a PR.
+1. Upload the release to PyPI: `twine upload dist/*` (requires PyPI account).
+1. Create a new release on [this
+  page](https://github.com/facebookresearch/HolisticTraceAnalysis/releases) on Github.