v0.0.12 - 2024-03-14

• Bivariate Estimation (pycop/bivariate/estimation):

• Upgraded fit_cmle_mixt function with improved constraint handling and customizable optimization options.
• Removed the use of pandas in IAD and AD distance calculations.
• Removed ECDF and statsmodels dependencies from pseudo_obs computation.

• Empirical Module (pycop/bivariate/empirical.py):

• Removed pandas dependency.
• Improved optimal_tdc efficiency.

• Codebase Improvements

• Removed distutils usage to resolve compatibility issues with Python 3.12.

• Documentation Update

• The README file has been updated to reflect these and previous changes.

Full Changelog: v0.0.11...v0.0.12