OS and Python CI Matrix

[glenn-jocher]

🛠️ PR Summary

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🌟 Summary

Expanded CI testing matrix to improve compatibility across more operating systems and Python versions. 🛠️🔍

📊 Key Changes

• Added additional OS support: macOS-15, Windows-latest, and Ubuntu-24.04-arm.
• Extended Python version support to include 3.8 through 3.13.
• Increased CI job timeout to 180 minutes for comprehensive testing.
• Limited parallel jobs with max-parallel: 1 to ensure stable test execution.

🎯 Purpose & Impact

• Broader OS Coverage: Ensures the project works seamlessly across popular OS platforms, including macOS and new Ubuntu versions. 🖥️
• Enhanced Python Compatibility: Supports a wider range of Python environments for greater user flexibility. 🐍
• Reliable Testing: Longer testing periods and serialized test execution improve stability and accuracy in CI checks. ✅
• Developer Confidence: Bolsters trust in the software's functionality across diverse environments. 🚀

[UltralyticsAssistant]

👋 Hello @glenn-jocher, thank you for submitting your ultralytics/hub 🚀 PR! To ensure a smooth and efficient review process, please go through the following checklist:

• ✅ Define a Purpose: Provide a clear explanation of your CI matrix update in the PR description. Link any related issues if applicable, and ensure your commit messages adhere to the repository's guidelines.
• ✅ Synchronize with Source: Confirm the branch for your PR is up-to-date with the latest ultralytics/hub main branch. Use the 'Update branch' button or synchronize manually with git pull and git merge main.
• ✅ Verify CI Checks: Ensure all Ultralytics Continuous Integration (CI) checks pass successfully. If you encounter any failures, please address them before requesting additional reviews.
• ✅ Focus Documentation: Update or verify any relevant documentation to support the changes made in the expanded CI matrix.
• ✅ Test Changes: Add or update any necessary tests to validate CI configurations, ensuring all tests execute successfully.
• ✅ Sign the CLA: If this is your first contribution, make sure you've signed the Contributor License Agreement by commenting with "I have read the CLA Document and I sign the CLA."
• ✅ Minimize Changes: Limit the scope of your changes to focus directly on your intent: enhancing the CI matrix. As noted, "It is not daily increase but daily decrease, hack away the unessential." — Bruce Lee 🥋

Your PR aims for broader test coverage, which is fantastic 🎉! We'd like you to ensure that all changes to the .github/workflows/ci.yml configuration abide by best practices to maintain reliability across all environments.

For additional guidance, our Contributing Guide is a great resource. Should you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to comment here. An Ultralytics engineer will review your submission and assist as soon as possible. Thank you for your excellent contribution to Ultralytics! 🚀🔥