1.10a1

This is the first 1.10 pre-release.

Python version

Fiona 1.10 will require Python version 3.8 or higher.

Deprecations

The fiona.path module will be removed in version 2.0 and a deprecation warning is issued when the module is imported (#1334). Additionally, members of that module are no longer exported from the top level module.

New features

Python openers can now support discovery of auxiliary "sidecar" files like .aux.xml, .msk, and .tfw files for GeoTIFFs (#1331). Additionally, filesystem objects, such as those from fsspec and tiledb, can be used as openers. This will become the recommended usage, supplanting the use of single file openers.

Bug fixes

• Use of pkg_resources in test_rio_info.py has been eliminated.
• gzip, tar, and zip archive URIs containing drive letters were not always parsed properly on Windows, but are now (#1334).

Packaging

• PyPI wheels include GDAL 3.8.4, PROJ 9.3.1, and GEOS 3.11.2.

Future 1.10 pre-releases will be announced at #1332.