sqlite-utils 4.2.1

A new version of sqlite-utils, 4.2.1, has been released, which fixes a critical error that caused the program to crash in the previous version. The issue was due to the typing-extensions package, necessary for sqlite-utils to function, not being included as a dependency in the project. This meant that although the package was installed as a dependency of another package in the development dependencies group, it was not included when sqlite-utils was installed directly.

To resolve this issue, a smoke test has been added to verify that the command-line tool functions correctly even without development dependencies. This test can be run from the project repository using a specific command that avoids default dependency installation and ignores any existing virtual environment.

This update is important as it ensures the stability and correct functioning of sqlite-utils, which is crucial for developers who rely on this tool to manage SQLite databases. Additionally, the ability to run smoke tests in isolated environments can help prevent similar errors in the future, ultimately improving the reliability of projects that use sqlite-utils, such as open-garage, which benefit from robust and reliable data management tools.

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