Release Notes

Major Features & Enhancements

Runtime Compilation for Blobs
- Introduced the new TableStorage.Blobs.RuntimeCompilations project, enabling runtime LINQ expression compilation for blob queries.
- Added EnableCompilationAtRuntime() extension for BlobOptions to activate runtime query compilation.
- Implemented CompiledBlobQueryHandler for efficient, compiled blob queries.
- Added new LINQ extension methods for batch updates on blob sets and async enumerables.
Blob Storage Improvements
- Refactored BaseBlobSet and AppendBlobSet to improve internal structure, naming, and encapsulation.
- Enhanced streaming and deserialization logic for blob entities.
- Improved tag handling and query visitor logic for more robust filtering and querying.
- Added new methods for retrieving streams and finding rows by partition.
Project & Build System
- Updated Directory.Build.props:
  - Switched to version 5.5.
  - Improved package output, symbol/source inclusion, and CI build settings.
  - Modernized package reference management and MSBuild property usage.
Documentation
- Added a new README for TableStorage.Blobs.RuntimeCompilations with usage instructions and feature overview.
- Updated root README with quick install instructions for TableStorage.Core.

BlobSet API Changes
- Changed several members in BaseBlobSet and AppendBlobSet from protected to protected internal for broader extensibility.
- Renamed and refactored internal fields to properties (e.g., _options → Options).
- Changed Download to DownloadAsync and improved async streaming logic.
- Added new async methods for stream retrieval and row finding.
File Moves & Renames
- Moved and renamed LazyExpression and LazyFilteringExpression to the new runtime compilations project for better separation of concerns.

Code Quality
- Added and updated code analyzers and Roslyn packages for improved static analysis.
- Improved code comments and structure for maintainability.
Assets
- Added a new icon for the runtime compilations package.

Upgrade Notes:

If you use blob queries, consider enabling runtime compilation for improved performance and flexibility.
Review the new async APIs and updated method signatures for potential breaking changes.