newsfragments: Move the newsfragments to the root of the project

Navigating to newsfragments directory and creating a file there is
necessary for each new feature or bugfix. Being hidden in the directory
tree wastes some seconds for everyone who needs to look there. To avoid
this let's move the directory to the root of the project.

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

@@ -13,5 +13,5 @@ http://docs.buildbot.net/latest/developer/pull-request.html
 ## Contributor Checklist:
 
 * [ ] I have updated the unit tests
-* [ ] I have created a file in the `master/buildbot/newsfragments` directory (and read the `README.txt` in that directory)
+* [ ] I have created a file in the `newsfragments` directory (and read the `README.txt` in that directory)
 * [ ] I have updated the appropriate documentation

RELEASING.rst

@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ This will have much faster turnaround compared to if the error is noticed after
 If any errors are found, just amend the commit created by `make release_notes`.
 
 Certain file names are not properly supported by the `towncrier` tool and it ignores them.
-Check `master/buildbot/newsfragments` directory for any forgotten release notes
+Check `newsfragments` directory for any forgotten release notes
 
 Step 3: Merge the release notes PR
 ----------------------------------

master/docs/developer/pull-request.rst

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Guidelines
   If you have trouble with tests that fail without any of your changes applied, get in touch with the developers for help.
 
 * Pull requests that add features or change existing behavior should include a brief description in the release notes.
-  See the master/buildbot/newsfragments directory and read the `README.txt <https://github.com/buildbot/buildbot/blob/master/master/buildbot/newsfragments/README.txt>`_ file therein.
+  See the `newsfragments` directory and read the `README.txt <https://github.com/buildbot/buildbot/blob/master/newsfragments/README.txt>`_ file therein.
 
 * Git commit messages form the "ChangeLog" for Buildbot, and as such should be as descriptive as possible.
 

pyproject.toml

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 [tool.towncrier]
     package = "buildbot"
     package_dir = "master"
+    directory = "newsfragments"
     filename = "master/docs/relnotes/index.rst"
     template = "master/docs/relnotes.rst.jinja"
     title_format = "{name} ``{version}`` ( ``{project_date}`` )"