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GeoTools Upgrade, Python Path Standardization, and WKB Writer Update

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Date: July 30, 2025

This release introduces several significant updates. No workflow impact is expected, but submit a bug report if you encounter any issues.

Potentially Breaking Changes

GeoTools Library Upgrade

The GeoTools library has been upgraded from v28.5 to v33.1. This could introduce changes in behavior for ST_Transform and various raster functions.

Python Import Path Standardization

Python import paths under sedona.XXX are now deprecated in favor of sedona.spark.XXX.

WKB Writer Default Byte Order

The default WKB writer byte order has changed to little-endian. This change might affect GeoParquet files, Havasu-Iceberg tables, and ST_AsWKB functions.

Compliant WKB readers should handle this without issue, but some readers may have problems. Please submit a bug report if you encounter any read errors.

Submit a bug report

As this update changes several dependencies, it's possible that you'll encounter a bug.

Please report bugs or provide feedback through the appropriate channel:

Community Organizations: Share your feedback in the #vendor-wherobots channel on the Apache Sedona Discord.

Professional & Enterprise Organizations: Send your feedback and support requests directly to our team via email at support@wherobots.com.