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+# CHANGES.txt
+
+## Version 0.6.1
+
+### Added
+
+- **HTTPX Support for Concurrency**: Introduced the integration of HTTPX to enhance concurrency capabilities.
+- **Non-Vector Collection Creation**: Implemented functionality to allow creation of non-vector collections, broadening the scope of collection types supported.
+- **Enhanced Documentation**: Added comprehensive docstrings for all public methods, improving code readability and ease of use.
+
+### Changed
+
+- **Beta Version Designation**: Bumped the setup.y development version designation from Alpha to Beta
+- **Endpoint URL Parameters**: Updated the handling of endpoint URL parameters to ensure future compatibility and robustness.
+
+### Fixed
+
+- **Document Upsertion**: Resolved an issue with the upserting process of documents, enhancing data consistency and reliability.
+
+### Removed
+
+- **Python-dotenv Dependency**: Removed the python-dotenv package from the setup, optimizing dependency management.
+
+## Version 0.6.0
+
+- Initial Release
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         "cassio~=0.1.3",
     ],
     classifiers=[
-        "Development Status :: 3 - Alpha",
+        "Development Status :: 4 - Beta",
         "Intended Audience :: Developers",
         "Topic :: Software Development :: Build Tools",
         "License :: OSI Approved :: Apache Software License",