- Added `nativeDistributions` for Linux (.deb), Windows (.msi), and macOS (.dmg) in `build.gradle.kts` with platform-specific settings, embedded JRE, and JVM-args.
- Implemented centralized semantic versioning via `version.properties` as the single source of truth, applying it across all builds.
- Introduced CI/CD release workflow (`.gitea/workflows/release.yml`) for auto-tagging, artifact builds, and release summaries.
- Created `CHANGELOG.md` following Keep-a-Changelog format for tracking changes.
- Documented icon requirements and packaging steps in `ICONS_PLACEHOLDER.md`.
- Updated DevOps roadmap to reflect completed Sprint C-1 and C-2 tasks.
Signed-off-by: Stefan Mogeritsch <stefan.mo.co@gmail.com>
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