create minimalist conda env and update package version

[vickimzhang]

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• Chores
  • Released version 2.0.1 with updated package metadata.
  • Simplified and trimmed environment dependencies to a minimal, updated set for leaner configuration.
  • Updated transformer environment references from version 1 to version 2 for the affected models.

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Walkthrough

Replaced a large, explicit Conda environment with a minimal, updated dependency list (pysyncrosim=2.1.3, numpy=2.3.5, pandas=2.3.3, gdal=3.10.3, rasterio=1.4.3) and bumped package version to 2.0.1 while updating two transformers' condaEnvVersion to 2.

Changes

Cohort / File(s)	Change Summary
Environment dependencies src/helloworldPy.yml	Removed a long, explicit list of channels, prefix and many packages; added a concise set: pysyncrosim=2.1.3, numpy=2.3.5, pandas=2.3.3, gdal=3.10.3, rasterio=1.4.3.
Package metadata src/package.xml	Bumped package version from 2.0.0 → 2.0.1. Updated transformer elements firstModel and secondModel condaEnvVersion from 1 → 2.

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Title check	✅ Passed	The title accurately summarizes the two main changes: creating a minimalist conda environment (removing extensive dependencies and keeping only essential packages) and updating the package version from 2.0.0 to 2.0.1.
Docstring Coverage	✅ Passed	No functions found in the changed files to evaluate docstring coverage. Skipping docstring coverage check.

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6-10: ✅ Critical dependencies now present—addresses previous review feedback.

The minimalist environment now explicitly includes rasterio, gdal, and numpy, which directly resolves the critical issue flagged in the previous review. These packages are required by model.py and model2.py and must be present in the environment.

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6-10: numpy 2.3.5 and pandas 2.3.3 are compatible. Pandas 2.3.3 supports NumPy 2.x, and NumPy 2.3.5 is a stable bugfix release in the NumPy 2.x series. Note that third-party C-extension wheels compiled against NumPy 1.x may require rebuilding when used with NumPy 2.x.

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6-10: Update package versions for compatibility with pysyncrosim 2.1.3.

The GDAL and rasterio versions are compatible, but pysyncrosim 2.1.3 has stricter dependency specifications:

• pysyncrosim 2.1.3 is tested with numpy 2.1.0, not 2.3.5 (specified). The numpy 2.x series has breaking changes; verify numpy 2.3.5 compatibility with pysyncrosim.
• pysyncrosim 2.1.3 specifies rasterio 1.3.10 (specified version is 1.4.3). While newer versions are likely compatible, confirm backward compatibility.
• pandas 2.3.3 is acceptable (recommended is 2.2.2; both are in the 2.x series compatible with pysyncrosim).

Consider aligning numpy and rasterio with pysyncrosim's tested versions to avoid runtime failures, or verify through testing that the newer versions work as intended.

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src/package.xml (2)

2-2: Version bump is appropriate; confirm it reflects the environment change scope.

The patch version bump (2.0.0 → 2.0.1) is proportional for environment simplification without API changes. However, ensure this messaging is clear to users, especially since the conda environment has changed significantly.

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31-31: Verify condaEnvVersion bump requirement and document the breaking change.

Both transformers now reference condaEnvVersion="2", which signals a breaking change to the environment structure. This will invalidate prior environment caches on user machines. Confirm that:

1. This version bump is the correct mechanism to signal the environment change to syncrosim.
2. The Python scripts (model.py and model2.py) are fully compatible with the new minimal environment.
3. Users are notified of the breaking change (e.g., via release notes or migration documentation).

If this is indeed a breaking change, consider adding a comment to the XML or release documentation explaining why the environment was simplified.

Also applies to: 38-38

[vickimzhang]

before merge, just need to make sure that the Scenario.datasheet_raster() function is working in this package