refactor(framework) Update CHANGELOG for 1.14.0 (#4735)

Co-authored-by: jafermarq <javier@flower.ai>
Co-authored-by: Chong Shen Ng <chong.shen@flower.ai>
Co-authored-by: Daniel J. Beutel <daniel@flower.ai>

framework/docs/source/ref-changelog.md

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 # Changelog
 
+## v1.14.0 (2024-12-20)
+
+### Thanks to our contributors
+
+We would like to give our special thanks to all the contributors who made the new version of Flower possible (in `git shortlog` order):
+
+`Adam Narozniak`, `Charles Beauville`, `Chong Shen Ng`, `Daniel Nata Nugraha`, `Dimitris Stripelis`, `Heng Pan`, `Javier`, `Meng Yan`, `Mohammad Naseri`, `Robert Steiner`, `Taner Topal`, `Vidit Khandelwal`, `Yan Gao` <!---TOKEN_v1.14.0-->
+
+### What's new?
+
+- **Introduce `flwr stop` command** ([#4647](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4647), [#4629](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4629), [#4694](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4694), [#4646](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4646), [#4634](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4634), [#4700](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4700), [#4684](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4684), [#4642](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4642), [#4682](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4682), [#4683](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4683), [#4639](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4639), [#4668](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4668), [#4658](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4658), [#4693](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4693), [#4704](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4704), [#4729](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4729))
+
+  The `flwr stop` command is now available to stop a submitted run. You can use it as follows:
+
+  - `flwr stop <run-id>`
+  - `flwr stop <run-id> [<app>] [<federation>]`
+
+  This command instructs the SuperLink to terminate the specified run. While the execution of `ServerApp` and `ClientApp` processes will not be interrupted instantly, they will be informed of the stopped run and will gracefully terminate when they next communicate with the SuperLink.
+
+- **Add JSON format output for CLI commands** ([#4610](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4610), [#4613](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4613), [#4710](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4710), [#4621](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4621), [#4612](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4612), [#4619](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4619), [#4611](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4611), [#4620](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4620), [#4712](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4712), [#4633](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4633), [#4632](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4632), [#4711](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4711), [#4714](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4714), [#4734](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4734), [#4738](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4738))
+
+  The `flwr run`, `flwr ls`, and `flwr stop` commands now support JSON-formatted output using the `--format json` flag. This makes it easier to parse and integrate CLI output with other tools. Feel free to check the ["How to Use CLI JSON output"](https://flower.ai/docs/framework/how-to-use-cli-json-output.html) guide for details!
+
+- **Document Microsoft Azure deployment** ([#4625](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4625))
+
+  A new how-to guide shows a simple Flower deployment for [federated learning on Microsoft Azure](https://flower.ai/docs/framework/how-to-run-flower-on-azure.html) VM instances.
+
+- **Introduce OIDC user authentication infrastructure** ([#4630](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4630), [#4244](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4244), [#4602](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4602), [#4618](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4618), [#4717](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4717), [#4719](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4719), [#4745](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4745))
+
+  Flower has supported SuperNode authentication since Flower 1.9. This release adds initial extension points for user authentication via OpenID Connect (OIDC).
+
+- **Update FedRep baseline** ([#4681](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4681))
+
+  We have started the process of migrating some baselines from using `start_simulation` to be launched via `flwr run`. We chose `FedRep` as the first baseline to migrate due to its very impressive results. New baselines can be created following a `flwr run`-compatible format by starting from the `flwr new` template for baselines. We welcome contributions! Read more in the [how to contribute a baseline](https://flower.ai/docs/baselines/how-to-contribute-baselines.html) documentation.
+
+- **Revamp simulation series tutorial** ([#4663](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4663), [#4696](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4696))
+
+  We have updated the [Step-by-step Tutorial Series for Simulations](https://github.com/adap/flower/tree/main/examples/flower-simulation-step-by-step-pytorch). It now shows how to create and run Flower Apps via `flwr run`. The videos walk you through the process of creating custom strategies, effectively make use of metrics between `ClientApp` and `ServerApp`, create _global model_ checkpoints, log metrics to Weights & Biases, and more.
+
+- **Improve connection reliability** ([#4649](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4649), [#4636](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4636), [#4637](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4637))
+
+  Connections between ServerApp\<>SuperLink, ClientApp\<>SuperNode, and SuperLink\<>Simulation are now more robust against network issues.
+
+- **Fix `flwr new` issue on Windows** ([#4653](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4653))
+
+  The `flwr new` command now works correctly on Windows by setting UTF-8 encoding, ensuring compatibility across all platforms when creating and transferring files.
+
+- **Update examples and** `flwr new` **templates** ([#4725](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4725), [#4724](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4724), [#4589](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4589), [#4690](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4690), [#4708](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4708), [#4689](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4689), [#4740](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4740), [#4741](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4741), [#4744](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4744))
+
+  Code examples and `flwr new` templates have been updated to improve compatibility and usability. Notable changes include removing unnecessary `numpy` dependencies, upgrading the `mlx` version, and enhancing the authentication example. A link to previous tutorial versions has also been added for reference.
+
+- **Improve documentation** ([#4713](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4713), [#4624](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4624), [#4606](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4606), [#4596](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4596), [#4695](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4695), [#4654](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4654), [#4656](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4656), [#4603](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4603), [#4727](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4727), [#4723](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4723), [#4598](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4598), [#4661](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4661), [#4655](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4655), [#4659](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4659))
+
+  Documentation has been improved with updated docstrings, typo fixes, and new contributions guidance. Automated updates ensure source texts for translations stay current.
+
+- **Update infrastructure and CI/CD** ([#4614](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4614), [#4686](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4686), [#4587](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4587), [#4715](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4715), [#4728](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4728), [#4679](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4679), [#4675](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4675), [#4680](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4680), [#4676](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4676))
+
+- **Bugfixes** ([#4677](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4677), [#4671](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4671), [#4670](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4670), [#4674](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4674), [#4687](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4687), [#4605](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4605), [#4736](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4736))
+
+- **General improvements** ([#4631](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4631), [#4660](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4660), [#4599](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4599), [#4672](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4672), [#4705](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4705), [#4688](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4688), [#4691](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4691), [#4706](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4706), [#4709](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4709), [#4623](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4623), [#4697](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4697), [#4597](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4597), [#4721](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4721), [#4730](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4730), [#4720](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4720), [#4747](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4747), [#4716](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4716), [#4752](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4752))
+
+  As always, many parts of the Flower framework and quality infrastructure were improved and updated.
+
+### Incompatible changes
+
+- **Remove** `context` **property from** `Client` **and** `NumPyClient` ([#4652](https://github.com/adap/flower/pull/4652))
+
+  Now that `Context` is available as an argument in `client_fn` and `server_fn`, the `context` property is removed from `Client` and `NumPyClient`. This feature has been deprecated for several releases and is now removed.
+
 ## v1.13.1 (2024-11-26)
 
 ### Thanks to our contributors