RAPID2 v2.0.0b1 (Beta)

[2.0.0b1] - 2026-04-02

Changed

• Transition to Python: Complete architectural shift from legacy Fortran 90
  to a modern, object-oriented Python 3 framework (RAPID2).
• Project Structure: Adopted standard Python packaging and a
  pyproject.toml ecosystem, replacing legacy Makefile builds.
• Core Methodology: Prioritized readability and integration with the modern
  scientific stack (NumPy, SciPy, netCDF4) while maintaining consistency with
  original Muskingum routing physics.
• Standard Open Source Practices: Implemented SLIM guidelines, including
  formalized CODE_OF_CONDUCT, CODE_OF_COLLAB, and CONTRIBUTING
  documentation.
• Project Nomenclature: Enhanced and formalized the original RAPID
  naming conventions within a strict NOMENCLATURE.md framework.

Added

• Initial Beta Release of the Python 3 implementation.
• Standardized CLI Tools for river routing and data preprocessing.
• Automated CI/CD Pipelines: Enforced strict linting, formatting, and
  testing via GitHub Actions with deployment to Docker Hub and PyPI.
• Modernized Testing Suite: Transitioned to doctest and synthetic Sandbox
  experiments for rapid verification, replacing the full reproduction of past
  paper results.