v1.1.0

Improvements

• Cache downloaded remote checkpoints under a local Hugging Face-style cache — fewer repeat downloads (#172)
• Add regression coverage for official model outputs — fingerprints / tests for stable inference behavior (#164, #166)
• Strengthen integration testing around real-model behavior — extends fixes for reported load/inference issues (#161, #165)
• Add CODEOWNERS for PR review routing — aligns with team ownership expectations (#158)

Bug fixes

• Fix BEATs checkpoint loading — correct config-driven load path (#162)
• Fix EAT when checkpoints are backbone-only — sensible fallback instead of broken classifier assumptions (#167)

Dependencies

• Lock dev stack to newer esp-data — >=1.8.0 in optional dev and project-dev groups (see uv.lock)

Full Changelog: v1.0.0...v1.1.0

Acknowledgements

Thanks to everyone who opened issues, reviewed pull requests, and contributed commits that made this release possible.

Issue reports: @inesnolas, @GaganNarula, @ilyassmoummad, @sodaJar

Code & commits: @nkundiushuti, @david-rx, @GaganNarula

Reviews & discussion: @GaganNarula, @mil-ad, @EklavyaFCB

We are grateful for your time and feedback.