feat: upgrade Python version to 3.13 across project configuration

[jfrench9]

Summary

This PR upgrades the project's Python version from the previous version to Python 3.13 across all project configuration files and CI/CD workflows.

Key Accomplishments

• ✅ Updated Python version specification in project configuration
• ✅ Synchronized Python version across all GitHub Actions workflows (test, publish, and release)
• ✅ Maintained consistency between development and deployment environments

Changes Made

• Project Configuration: Updated Python version requirement to 3.13
• CI/CD Workflows: Upgraded Python runtime version in all automated workflows:
  • Testing pipeline
  • Publishing workflow
  • Release creation process

Breaking Changes

⚠️ Potential Impact: This upgrade may affect compatibility with environments running older Python versions. Ensure deployment targets support Python 3.13 before merging.

Testing Notes

• Verify all existing tests pass with Python 3.13
• Confirm CI/CD pipelines execute successfully with the new Python version
• Validate that all project dependencies are compatible with Python 3.13

Infrastructure Considerations

• Deployment environments will need Python 3.13 support
• Consider updating any containerized environments or deployment scripts
• Review dependency compatibility and update if necessary
• Monitor for any performance improvements or behavioral changes in Python 3.13

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Branch Info:

• Source: feature/upgrade-python
• Target: main
• Type: feature

Co-Authored-By: Claude noreply@anthropic.com