Add Json Payload Functionality for User Agent Feature Extension

.github/pull_request_template.md

@@ -14,8 +14,8 @@ High quality descriptions will lead to a smoother review experience.
 
 ## Issues
 
-Link to any relevant issues, bugs, or discussions (e.g., "Closes \#123", "Fixes
-issue \#456").
+Link to any relevant issues, bugs, or discussions (e.g., `Closes #123`, `Fixes
+issue #456`).
 
 ## Testing
 

BUILDGUIDE.md

@@ -22,12 +22,12 @@ Once the environment is setup properly, execute the desired set of commands belo
 |`BuildNetCore`|Builds the .NET driver for all target frameworks.|
 |`BuildNetCoreAllOS`|Builds the .NET driver for all target frameworks and operating systems.|
 |`BuildNetFx`|Builds the .NET Framework driver for all target frameworks.|
-|`BuildTests`|Builds tests for the .NET and .NET Framework drivers.|
 |`BuildTestsNetCore`|Builds tests for the .NET driver.|
 |`BuildTestsNetFx`|Builds tests for the .NET Framework driver.|
 |`Clean`|Cleans generated files.|
 |`Restore`|Restores Nuget packages.|
-|`RunTests`|Runs the functional and manual tests for the .NET Framework and .NET drivers|
+|`RunTests`|Runs the unit, functional, and manual tests for the .NET Framework and .NET drivers|
+|`RunUnitTests`|Runs just the unit tests for the .NET Framework and .NET drivers|
 |`RunFunctionalTests`|Runs just the functional tests for the .NET Framework and .NET drivers|
 |`RunManualTests`|Runs just the manual tests for the .NET Framework and .NET drivers|
 |`BuildAkv`|Builds the Azure Key Vault Provider package for all supported platforms.|
@@ -51,39 +51,35 @@ Using the default configuration and running all tests:
 
 ```bash
 msbuild
-msbuild -t:BuildTests
+msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetFx -p:TF=net462
+msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetCore
 msbuild -t:RunTests
 ```
 
-Targeting .NET Framework (or any specific supported version):
-
-```bash
-msbuild -p:TF=net462
-msbuild -t:BuildTests -p:TF=net462
-msbuild -t:RunTests -p:TF=net462
-```
-
 Using the Release configuration:
 
 ```bash
 msbuild -p:configuration=Release
-msbuild -t:BuildTests -p:configuration=Release
+msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetFx -p:TF=net462 -p:configuration=Release
+msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetCore -p:configuration=Release
 msbuild -t:RunTests -p:configuration=Release
 ```
 
-Running only the functional tests:
+Running only the unit tests:
 
 ```bash
 msbuild
-msbuild -t:BuildTests
-msbuild -t:RunFunctionalTests
+msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetFx -p:TF=net462
+msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetCore
+msbuild -t:RunUnitTests
 ```
 
 Using a specific dotnet version/architecture:
 
 ```bash
 msbuild -p:configuration=Release
-msbuild -t:BuildTests -p:configuration=Release
+msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetFx -p:TF=net462 -p:configuration=Release
+msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetCore -p:configuration=Release
 msbuild -t:RunTests -p:configuration=Release -p:DotnetPath=C:\net8-win-x86\
 ```
 
@@ -224,10 +220,10 @@ msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetCore -p:ReferenceType=Package
 For .NET Framework, below reference types are supported:
 
 ```bash
-msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetFx -p:ReferenceType=Project
+msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetFx -p:TF=net462 -p:ReferenceType=Project
 # Default setting uses Project Reference.
 
-msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetFx -p:ReferenceType=Package
+msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetFx -p:TF=net462 -p:ReferenceType=Package
 ```
 
 ### Running Tests with Reference Type
@@ -245,12 +241,12 @@ Tests can be built and run with custom Target Frameworks. See the below examples
 ### Building Tests with custom target framework
 
 ```bash
-msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetFx -p:TargetNetFxVersion=net462
+msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetFx -p:TF=net462
 # Build the tests for custom .NET Framework target
 ```
 
 ```bash
-msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetCore -p:TargetNetCoreVersion=net8.0
+msbuild -t:BuildTestsNetCore -p:TF=net8.0
 # Build the tests for custom .NET target
 ```
 

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -4,11 +4,89 @@ All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/)
 
-# Release Notes
+## [Stable Release 6.1.1] - 2025-08-14
+
+This update includes the following changes since the [6.1.0](6.1.0.md) release:
+
+### Fixed
+
+- Reverted changes related to improving partial packet detection, fixup, and replay functionality. This revert addresses regressions introduced in 6.1.0. ([#3556](https://github.com/dotnet/SqlClient/pull/3556))
+- Applied reference assembly corrections supporting vector, fixed JSON tests, and ensured related tests are enabled. [#3562](https://github.com/dotnet/SqlClient/pull/3562)
+- Fixed `SqlVector<T>.Null` API signature in Reference assembly. [#3521](https://github.com/dotnet/SqlClient/pull/3521)
+
+### Changed
+
+- Upgraded `Azure.Identity` and other dependencies to newer versions. ([#3538](https://github.com/dotnet/SqlClient/pull/3538)) ([#3552](https://github.com/dotnet/SqlClient/pull/3552))
+
+## [Stable Release 6.1.0] - 2025-07-25
+
+This update brings the following changes since the
+[6.1.0-preview2](release-notes/6.1/6.1.0-preview2.md) release:
+
+### Added
+
+No new features were added.
+
+### Fixed
+
+- Fixed missing socket error codes on non-Windows platforms.
+  ([#3475](https://github.com/dotnet/SqlClient/pull/3475))
+- Fixed primary/secondary server SPN handling during SSPI negotiation.
+  ([#3478](https://github.com/dotnet/SqlClient/pull/3478))
+- Fixed AzureKeyVaultProvider package key caching to serialize Azure key fetch
+  operations.
+  ([#3477](https://github.com/dotnet/SqlClient/pull/3477))
+- Fixed a rare error related to multi-packet async text reads.
+  ([#3474](https://github.com/dotnet/SqlClient/pull/3474))
+- Fixed some spelling errors in the API docs.
+  ([#3500](https://github.com/dotnet/SqlClient/pull/3500))
+- Fixed a rare multi-packet string corruption bug.
+  ([#3513](https://github.com/dotnet/SqlClient/pull/3513))
+
+### Changed
+
+#### SqlDecimal type workarounds conversions
+
+*What Changed:*
+
+- Changed how SqlDecimal type workarounds perform conversions to meet
+  compliance policies.
+  ([#3467](https://github.com/dotnet/SqlClient/pull/3467))
+
+*Who Benefits:*
+
+- Microsoft products must not use undocumented APIs on other Microsoft products.
+  This change removes calls to undocumented APIs and replaces them with
+  compliant API use.
+
+*Impact:*
+
+- These changes impose an observed 5% decrease in performance on .NET Framework.
+
+#### SqlVector API improvements
+
+*What Changed:*
+
+- Several changes were made to the SqlVector API published in the
+  [6.1.0-preview2](release-notes/6.1/6.1.0-preview2.md) release
+  ([#3472](https://github.com/dotnet/SqlClient/pull/3472)):
+  - The SqlVector class was changed to a readonly struct.
+  - The null value constructor was changed to a static `CreateNull()` method.
+  - The `Size` property was removed.
+
+*Who Benefits:*
+
+- SqlVector instances gain the efficiencies of struct handling.
+
+*Impact:*
+
+- Early-adopter applications may require updates if they rely on the old APIs
+  and any class-specific behaviour.
 
 ## [Preview Release 6.1.0-preview2.25178.5] - 2025-06-27
 
-This update brings the following changes since the [6.1.0-preview1](release-notes/6.1/6.1.0-preview1.md) release:
+This update brings the following changes since the
+[6.1.0-preview1](release-notes/6.1/6.1.0-preview1.md) release:
 
 ### Added
 

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 General contribution guidance is included in this document. Additional guidance is defined in the documents linked below.
 
-- [Copyright](copyright.md) describes the licensing practices for the project.
+- [Copyright](COPYRIGHT.md) describes the licensing practices for the project.
 - [Contribution Workflow](contributing-workflow.md) describes the workflow that the team uses for considering and accepting changes.
 
 ## Up for Grabs