v0.0.18 - Improved Python file headers (#242)

🌟 Summary

The v0.0.18 release of the Ultralytics HUB-SDK focuses on improving internal processes and code standardization, laying the groundwork for better efficiency and compliance without introducing direct user-facing features. 🎉

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📊 Key Changes

• Version Update: hub-sdk updated to version 0.0.18.
• Enhanced License Headers: Unified and updated to include a clear license link in all source and test files.
• Exponential Backoff for Model Exports: Implemented smarter retry intervals for checking model export status.
• New CI Workflow: Introduced advanced CI processes with testing and documentation automation.
• Automation Improvements: Streamlined token handling, Lychee installation, and dependency updates for GitHub workflows.
• Code Refactoring: Improved readability, performance, and removed duplicated or outdated code.
• Formatting Update: Reformatted code using Ruff 0.9.0 to adhere to the latest style standards.

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🎯 Purpose & Impact

• Smooth Versioning: The minor version update prepares users for upcoming SDK enhancements. 🚀
• Increased Compliance: The new license headers make legal terms transparent and accessible. 💼
• Improved Efficiency: Smarter retry logic reduces server load and ensures model exports are handled gracefully. 🔄
• Reliable Testing & Automation: Enhanced CI enables consistent quality checks for all updates, reducing manual intervention. ✅
• Streamlined Developer Experience: Workflow and code improvements speed up development and maintenance, enhancing productivity. ⚡
• Cleaner Codebase: Refactoring ensures better readability and system performance over the long term. 🧹

This release ensures a more robust base for the HUB-SDK while providing developers with smoother workflows and clearer compliance standards. 🌟

What's Changed

• Update format.yml by @glenn-jocher in #234
• Bump astral-sh/setup-uv from 4 to 5 in /.github/workflows by @dependabot[bot] in #233
• Update links.yml by @glenn-jocher in #235
• Delete .github/workflows/ci.yml by @glenn-jocher in #236
• Create ci.yml by @glenn-jocher in #237
• Add Exponential Backoff to Model Export Status Check by @yogendrasinghx in #238
• Ultralytics Refactor https://ultralytics.com/actions by @glenn-jocher in #239
• Apply ruff==0.9.0 formatting by @glenn-jocher in #240
• Standardize license headers in Python files by @glenn-jocher in #241
• Improved Python file headers by @glenn-jocher in #242

Full Changelog: v0.0.17...v0.0.18