Request for a buildbot 4.4 release to get latest enhancements and bugfixes

Hi,

The Python project is considering to deploy the Git HEAD version of buildbot to get two changes:

* "git: apply partial clone filters when fetching": https://github.com/buildbot/buildbot/pull/9074
* "Add dark theme": https://github.com/buildbot/buildbot/pull/8980

I'm not comfortable with deploying an unreleased version of buildbot and would be way more comfortable with a regular release.

I see that buildbot 4.3.0 was released one year ago (May 2025). Would it be possible to cut a new buildbot 4.4.0 release?

Do you need help for such release?

Thanks in advance,
Victor

Review linked pull requests #9074 and #8980 to understand the enhancements motivating the release request. The issue names no release files, tests, or entry points, so first locate the project's release process and confirm its required checks. Done means a coordinated Buildbot 4.4.0 release is published with those changes included.

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