chore: release v7.4.0

[Pr0methean]

🤖 New release

• zip: 7.3.0 -> 7.4.0 (✓ API compatible changes)

Changelog

7.4.0 - 2026-02-05

🚀 Features

• Increase MSRV to 1.88 and update dependencies (#626)

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Summary of Changes

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This pull request automates the release of version 7.4.0 for the zip crate. It updates the project's version number in Cargo.toml and incorporates the corresponding changelog entry, which highlights an increase in the Minimum Supported Rust Version (MSRV) and general dependency updates. This ensures the project stays current with Rust's ecosystem and benefits from the latest library improvements.

Highlights

• Version Update: The zip crate has been updated to version 7.4.0.
• Changelog Entry: A new entry for v7.4.0 has been added to CHANGELOG.md, detailing the increase of the Minimum Supported Rust Version (MSRV) to 1.88 and dependency updates.
• MSRV and Dependencies: The 7.4.0 release specifically includes an increase in the Minimum Supported Rust Version to 1.88 and updates to various dependencies.

Changelog

• CHANGELOG.md
  • Added a new section for version 7.4.0.
  • Documented the increase of the Minimum Supported Rust Version (MSRV) to 1.88.
  • Noted the update of various dependencies.
• Cargo.toml
  • Updated the package version from 7.3.0 to 7.4.0.

Activity

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This is a well-formed automated release PR. The version bump from 7.3.0 to 7.4.0 is consistent across Cargo.toml and CHANGELOG.md. The PR title follows Conventional Commits format with the chore: prefix. No defects found that would block merge.

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Code Review

This pull request prepares for the v7.4.0 release. The changes include updating the Cargo.toml to version 7.4.0 and adding a corresponding entry to CHANGELOG.md. The changes are consistent with an automated release process and appear correct. I have no specific comments on the code changes.