Release v2.7.3

Author: jat255

RELEASE_NOTES.md

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+## Welcome to version 2.7.3 of NexusLIMS!
+
+### Highlights
+
+This release adds the XML schema elements needed to support the dataset curation features introduced in NexusLIMS-CDCS `3.21.0-nx1`. The Nexus Experiment schema now includes an optional `<curation>` block on each dataset for storing curator-assigned ratings and featured status, which the new public gallery uses to select and prioritize preview images. All existing records remain valid with no migration required on the backend side; run `admin-upgrade-schema` on the frontend after deploying `3.21.0-nx1`.
+
+As always, if you are looking for assistance with configuration or deployment of NexusLIMS, please contact [Datasophos](https://datasophos.co/#contact) to discuss your needs!
+
+### New Features
+
+**Dataset curation schema elements** ([#116](https://github.com/datasophos/NexusLIMS/pull/116))
+  - Added optional `<curation>` complex type to the `Dataset` element in `nexus-experiment.xsd`
+  - `<rating>` child element (xs:integer, 1-5) stores curator-assigned quality scores
+  - `<featured>` child element (xs:boolean) marks datasets for prominent display in the public gallery
+  - Change is fully backward-compatible; the block is absent when neither value is set
+
+### Documentation Improvements
+
+**3.21.0-nx1 frontend release documentation** ([#116](https://github.com/datasophos/NexusLIMS/pull/116))
+  - Documented the public dataset gallery at `/gallery/` including slide selection logic, keyboard navigation, and full-screen mode
+  - Documented per-dataset rating and featured-status controls in the annotation panel and dataset tables
+  - Expanded the production upgrade guide with a new `admin-upgrade-schema` step (including expected output), a manual web-UI fallback procedure, and a `cdcs-production-upgrading` anchor for cross-page linking
+  - Updated administration docs with `admin-update-xslt` and `admin-upgrade-schema` command reference entries
+  - Added Gallery Configuration section documenting `NX_ENABLE_GALLERY`, `NX_GALLERY_FACILITY_NAME`, `NX_GALLERY_ROTATION_INTERVAL`, and `NX_GALLERY_LOGO` environment variables
+  - Updated compatibility matrix: `3.21.0-nx1` requires NexusLIMS backend 2.7.3+
+
+### Installation
+
+```bash
+# if upgrading an existing uv tool install, run:
+uv tool upgrade nexuslims
+
+# for a new installation:
+uv tool install nexuslims==2.7.3
+
+# or
+pip install nexuslims==2.7.3
+
+# or, if installed from source:
+git fetch
+git checkout v2.7.3
+uv sync
+```
+
+### Full changelog
+
+https://github.com/datasophos/NexusLIMS/compare/v2.7.2...v2.7.3

docs/reference/changelog.md

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 <!-- towncrier release notes start -->
 
+## 2.7.3 (2026-06-08)
+
+### New features
+
+- Added optional `<curation>` element to the Nexus Experiment XML schema, supporting per-dataset curator ratings (1-5) and featured status used by the NexusLIMS-CDCS public gallery. ([#116](https://github.com/datasophos/NexusLIMS/issues/116))
+
+### Documentation improvements
+
+- Added documentation for the NexusLIMS-CDCS 3.21.0-nx1 release, covering the public dataset gallery, dataset rating and featured-status controls, expanded production upgrade procedures, and updated compatibility matrix. ([#116](https://github.com/datasophos/NexusLIMS/issues/116))
+
+
 ## 2.7.2 (2026-06-03)
 
 ### Bug fixes

nexusLIMS/version.py

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 # Release date for the current version (YYYY-MM-DD format)
 # Set to None for unreleased development versions
-__release_date__ = None
+__release_date__ = "2026-06-08"

pyproject.toml

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 [project]
 name = "nexusLIMS"
-version = "2.7.3.dev0"
+version = "2.7.3"
 description = "Electron Microscopy Nexus LIMS project (Datasophos fork)"
 authors = [
     {name = "Joshua Taillon", email = "josh@datasophos.co"}