django_celery_beat v2.9.0

[cclauss]

https://github.com/celery/django-celery-beat/releases/edit/untagged-21078dc301c278ce2d44

[DEKHTIARJonathan]

Thanks Christian for doing this 👍

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Pull request overview

This PR prepares the release of django-celery-beat version 2.9.0, updating the version number across the codebase and documenting the changes in the Changelog. The release includes various refactoring improvements, new features, and support for newer versions of Python and Django.

Changes:

• Version bump from 2.8.1 to 2.9.0 across configuration files
• Changelog updated with release notes for version 2.9.0, including features, refactorings, and dependency updates
• Release scheduled for February 24, 2026

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File	Description
django_celery_beat/init.py	Updated version from '2.8.1' to '2.9.0'
Changelog	Added version 2.9.0 release notes with list of changes and improvements
.bumpversion.cfg	Updated current_version from 2.8.1 to 2.9.0 for version tracking

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[rh0dium]

Lets do this.

[auvipy]

please be patient.