Prepare for the next release candidate

garydgregory · garydgregory · commit f383810b281b · 2025-01-29T16:19:01.000Z
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -61,11 +61,11 @@ Making Changes
 
 + Create a _topic branch_ for your isolated work.
   * Usually you should base your branch from the `master` branch.
-  * A good topic branch name can be the JIRA bug ID plus a keyword, for example, `COMMONSSITE-123-InputStream`.
+  * A good topic branch name can be the JIRA bug ID plus a keyword, e.g. `COMMONSSITE-123-InputStream`.
   * If you have submitted multiple JIRA issues, try to maintain separate branches and pull requests.
 + Make commits of logical units.
   * Make sure your commit messages are meaningful and in the proper format. Your commit message should contain the key of the JIRA issue.
-  * For example, `[COMMONSSITE-123] Close input stream earlier`
+  * For example, `[COMMONSSITE-123] Close input stream sooner`
 + Respect the original code style:
   + Only use spaces for indentation; you can check for unnecessary whitespace with `git diff` before committing.
   + Create minimal diffs - disable _On Save_ actions like _Reformat Source Code_ or _Organize Imports_. If you feel the source code should be reformatted create a separate PR for this change first.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Apache Commons Parent
 
 [![Java CI](https://github.com/apache/commons-parent/actions/workflows/maven.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/apache/commons-parent/actions/workflows/maven.yml)
 [![Maven Central](https://img.shields.io/maven-central/v/org.apache.commons/commons-parent?label=Maven%20Central)](https://search.maven.org/artifact/org.apache.commons/commons-parent)
-[![Javadocs](https://javadoc.io/badge/org.apache.commons/commons-parent/80.svg)](https://javadoc.io/doc/org.apache.commons/commons-parent/80)
+[![Javadocs](https://javadoc.io/badge/org.apache.commons/commons-parent/81.svg)](https://javadoc.io/doc/org.apache.commons/commons-parent/81)
 [![CodeQL](https://github.com/apache/commons-parent/actions/workflows/codeql-analysis.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/apache/commons-parent/actions/workflows/codeql-analysis.yml)
 [![OpenSSF Scorecard](https://api.securityscorecards.dev/projects/github.com/apache/commons-parent/badge)](https://api.securityscorecards.dev/projects/github.com/apache/commons-parent)
 
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ Alternatively, you can pull it from the central Maven repositories:
 <dependency>
   <groupId>org.apache.commons</groupId>
   <artifactId>commons-parent</artifactId>
-  <version>80</version>
+  <version>81</version>
 </dependency>
 ```
 
diff --git a/RELEASE-NOTES.txt b/RELEASE-NOTES.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,28 @@
+Apache Commons Parent 81 Release Notes
+--------------------------------------
+
+The Apache Commons Parent team is pleased to announce the release of Apache Commons Parent 81.
+
+The Apache Commons Parent POM provides common settings for all Apache Commons components.
+
+Version 81: This is a feature and maintenance release. Java 8 or later is required.
+
+Fixed Bugs
+----------
+*                   Use com.github.spotbugs:4.8.6 on Java less than 11. Thanks to Gary Gregory.
+
+
+Historical list of changes: https://commons.apache.org/proper/commons-parent/changes.html
+
+For complete information on Apache Commons Parent, including instructions on how to submit bug reports,
+patches, or suggestions for improvement, see the Apache Commons Parent website:
+
+https://commons.apache.org/proper/commons-parent/
+
+Enjoy!
+Apache Commons Team
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Apache Commons Parent 80 Release Notes
 --------------------------------------
 
diff --git a/src/changes/changes.xml b/src/changes/changes.xml
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ The <action> type attribute can be add,update,fix,remove.
     The changes report outputs actions in the order they appear in this file.
      -->
     <body>
-      <release version="81" date="YYYY-MM-DD" description="Version 81: This is a feature and maintenance release. Java 8 or later is required.">
+      <release version="81" date="2025-01-29" description="Version 81: This is a feature and maintenance release. Java 8 or later is required.">
         <!-- FIX -->
         <action type="fix" dev="ggregory" due-to="Gary Gregory">Use com.github.spotbugs:4.8.6 on Java less than 11.</action>
         <!-- ADD -->
