FEAT: Added Build Artifacts to Release Pipeline

FEAT: Added Build Artifacts to Release Pipeline

Author: bewithgaurav

PyPI_Description.md

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+# mssql-python
+
+This is a new Python driver for Microsoft SQL Server currently in Alpha phase.
+
+## Alpha Version Release
+
+We are excited to announce the release of the alpha version of our driver. This marks a significant milestone in our development journey. While this version is still in the early stages, it includes the foundational code and initial logic that will drive future enhancements.
+
+### What's Included:
+
+- Basic functionality to get you started.
+- Initial implementation of core features.
+- Placeholder for future improvements and updates.
+
+For more information, please visit the project link on Github: https://github.com/microsoft/mssql-python
+
+### What's Next:
+
+As we continue to develop and refine the driver, you can expect regular updates that will introduce new features, optimizations, and bug fixes. We encourage you to provide feedback and report any issues you encounter, as this will help us improve the driver for the final release.
+
+### Stay Tuned:
+
+We appreciate your interest and support in this project. Stay tuned for more updates and enhancements as we work towards delivering a robust and fully-featured driver in coming months.
+Thank you for being a part of our journey!

eng/pipelines/build-and-release-pipeline.yml

@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ jobs:
         project: '$(System.TeamProject)'
         definition: 2134
         buildVersionToDownload: 'latestFromBranch'
-        branchName: 'refs/heads/bewithgaurav/build_whl_pipeline'                        # Or 'refs/heads/dev'
+        branchName: 'refs/heads/main'
         artifactName: 'mssql-python-arm64-libs'
         targetPath: '$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\mssql_python\pybind\python_libs\arm64'
       displayName: 'Download ARM64 Python libs from latest successful run on branches'

eng/pipelines/build-whl-pipeline.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+name: mssql-python-official-release-pipeline
+
+variables:
+  - group: 'ESRP Federated Creds (AME)'
+
+jobs:
+- job: ReleaseESRPPackage
+  displayName: 'Release ESRP Package'
+  pool:
+    vmImage: 'windows-latest'
+  
+  steps:
+  - task: DownloadPipelineArtifact@2
+    inputs:
+      buildType: 'specific'
+      project: '$(System.TeamProject)'
+      definition: 2134
+      buildVersionToDownload: 'latestFromBranch'
+      branchName: 'refs/heads/main'
+      artifactName: 'mssql-python-wheels-dist'
+      targetPath: '$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\dist'
+    displayName: 'Download release wheel files artifact from latest successful run on main branch'
+
+  # Show content of the downloaded artifact
+  - script: |
+      echo "Contents of the dist directory:"
+      dir "$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\dist"
+    displayName: 'List contents of dist directory'
+
+  # - task: EsrpRelease@9
+  #   displayName: 'ESRP Release'
+  #   inputs:
+  #     connectedservicename: '$(ESRPConnectedServiceName)'
+  #     usemanagedidentity: true
+  #     keyvaultname: '$(AuthAKVName)'
+  #     signcertname: '$(AuthSignCertName)'
+  #     clientid: '$(EsrpClientId)'
+  #     Intent: 'PackageDistribution'
+  #     ContentType: 'PyPI'
+  #     ContentSource: 'Folder'
+  #     FolderLocation: '$(System.DefaultWorkingDirectory)/dist'
+  #     WaitForReleaseCompletion: true
+  #     Owners: '$(owner)'
+  #     Approvers: '$(approver)'
+  #     ServiceEndpointUrl: 'https://api.esrp.microsoft.com'
+  #     MainPublisher: 'ESRPRELPACMAN'
+  #     DomainTenantId: '$(DomainTenantId)'

eng/pipelines/official-release-pipeline.yml

@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ def finalize_options(self):
     name='mssql-python',
     version='0.1.6',
     description='A Python library for interacting with Microsoft SQL Server',
-    long_description=open('README.md', encoding='utf-8').read(),
+    long_description=open('PyPI_Description.md', encoding='utf-8').read(),
     long_description_content_type='text/markdown',
     author='Microsoft Corporation',
     author_email='pysqldriver@microsoft.com',
@@ -94,8 +94,11 @@ def finalize_options(self):
         ]
     },
     include_package_data=True,
-    # Requires >= Python 3.9
-    python_requires='>=3.9',
+    # Requires >= Python 3.10
+    python_requires='>=3.10',
+    classifiers=[
+        'Operating System :: Microsoft :: Windows',
+    ],
     zip_safe=False,
     # Force binary distribution
     distclass=BinaryDistribution,