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artifact: release-notes
version: "1.0"
created: <YYYY-MM-DD>
status: draft
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# [Product Name] [Version Number]

**Release Date:** [Month Day, Year]

## Highlights

<!-- 1-3 most impactful changes. These get the most prominent placement. -->

### [Highlight 1 Title]

[2-3 sentences describing what's new and why it matters to users. Focus on the benefit and how it improves their experience.]

### [Highlight 2 Title]

[2-3 sentences describing what's new and why it matters to users.]

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## New Features

<!-- Features users couldn't do before. Lead with benefit. -->

- **[Feature Name]:** [Benefit-focused description of what users can now do]

- **[Feature Name]:** [Benefit-focused description of what users can now do]

## Improvements

<!-- Enhancements to existing features. Emphasize what's better. -->

- **[Improvement Area]:** [What's now better and how it helps users]

- **[Improvement Area]:** [What's now better and how it helps users]

- **[Improvement Area]:** [What's now better and how it helps users]

## Bug Fixes

<!-- Issues that were resolved. Mention the problem that's now fixed. -->

- Fixed an issue where [problem users experienced]

- Fixed an issue where [problem users experienced]

- Fixed an issue where [problem users experienced]

## Known Issues

<!-- Transparency about current limitations. Optional section. -->

- [Issue description and workaround if available]

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## Coming Soon

<!-- Optional teaser for future releases. Don't over-promise. -->

We're working on [brief teaser of upcoming features]. Stay tuned for more updates.

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## Feedback

Have thoughts on this release? [Feedback channel or contact method]
