ultralytics 8.2.37

v8.2.37 - `ultralytics 8.2.37` update `temporary_modules` and Remove YOLOv9e `Silence` module (#13819)

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🌟 Summary

The v8.2.37 release focuses on enhancing developer experience and documentation consistency, with improvements in the Contributor License Agreement (CLA) workflow, better documentation formatting, and a refined ROS guide.

📊 Key Changes

• CLA Workflow Permissions: Enhancement in the .github/workflows/cla.yml with additional permissions and branch handling.
• Documentation Formatting:
  • Improved indentation and structure in CONTRIBUTING.md and README.md.
  • Updated information and formatting in the Chinese README file (README.zh-CN.md).
• ROS Quickstart Guide: Expanded step-by-step examples and usage scenarios for integrating YOLO with the Robot Operating System (ROS).
• Removed Unused Code:
  • Elimination of the unused Silence class from nn/modules/block.py.

🎯 Purpose & Impact

• Simplified Contribution Process:
  • The updated CLA workflow permissions ensure smoother handling of pull requests and contributions, benefiting both maintainers and contributors.
• Enhanced Documentation Readability:
  • Improved indentation and formatting ensure that the documentation is easier to read and navigate, which is particularly helpful for new users and contributors.
• Comprehensive ROS Guide:
  • More detailed examples and explanations in the ROS guide help users better understand the steps needed to integrate YOLO with robotics applications, making it easier for developers to implement and debug their systems.
• Codebase Cleanliness:
  • The removal of the unused Silence class simplifies the codebase, making it more maintainable and reducing potential confusion for developers.

In summary, this release focuses on improving the user and contributor experience through better documentation and workflow enhancements, making it easier for both new and experienced developers to work with the Ultralytics codebase. 🚀

What's Changed

• Update CLA Action by @glenn-jocher in #13831
• Update OpenCV image read error message by @blackhu in #13822
• ROS quickstart Docs page cleanup by @ambitious-octopus in #13835
• Annotator txt_color updates by @glenn-jocher in #13842
• ultralytics 8.2.37 update temporary_modules and Remove YOLOv9e Silence module by @Laughing-q in #13819

New Contributors

• @blackhu made their first contribution in #13822

Full Changelog: v8.2.36...v8.2.37