v0.0.42 - Always retrieve previous tag via API (#368)

🌟 Summary

This release (v0.0.42) introduces an improved automation workflow for release summaries by refining how previous tags are retrieved in the codebase. ✨

📊 Key Changes

• 🔄 Updated version from 0.0.41 to 0.0.42.
• ✂️ Removed reliance on the PREVIOUS_TAG environment variable in the release summarization script.
• 🔧 Introduced get_previous_tag() to dynamically and consistently fetch the previous tag.

🎯 Purpose & Impact

• 🛠 Simplified Codebase: By removing the dependency on PREVIOUS_TAG, the code is now cleaner, easier to manage, and less error-prone.
• 🚀 Enhanced Release Automation: Automating the retrieval of previous tags ensures a more reliable and seamless release workflow for developers.
• 📈 Developer Focused: Minimal direct user impact but provides better project maintainability and developer efficiency in managing releases.

This release refines the behind-the-scenes functionality, ensuring workflows remain smooth and maintainable over time. Perfect for keeping the technical processes streamlined! 🌟

What's Changed

• Always retrieve previous tag via API by @glenn-jocher in #368

Full Changelog: v0.0.41...v0.0.42