python-v0.6.0 alter column APIs, dynamic projection, and more

Breaking change

Vector queries no longer return the vector column when select() does not include the vector column. (default behavior did not change, all columns are returned)

What's Changed

• refactor: change arrow from a direct dependency to a peer dependency by @westonpace in #984
• feat: {add|alter|drop}_columns APIs by @wjones127 in #1015
• feat: add a basic async python client starting point by @westonpace in #1014
• chore(rust): report the TableNotFound error while dropping non-exist table by @BubbleCal in #1022
• chore: upgrade to lance 0.10.1 by @chebbyChefNEQ in #1034
• A simple base usage that install the dependencies necessary to use FT… by @natcharacter in #1036
• chore: enable test for dropping table by @BubbleCal in #1038

New Contributors

• @BubbleCal made their first contribution in #1022
• @natcharacter made their first contribution in #1036

Full Changelog: v0.4.11...python-v0.6.0