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 [#0-12-0-RC1]
-=== 0.12.0-RC1
+=== 0.12.0-RC1 - 2024-09-09
 
 The upcoming 0.12.0 release focuses on improving the scalability of Mill builds: in terms
 of performance, code organization, adherence to best practices, and community. Notably: