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+### citus v12.1.9 (Sep 3, 2025) ###
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+* Adds a GUC for queries with outer joins and pseudoconstant quals (#8163)
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+* Updates dynamic_library_path automatically when CDC is enabled (#7715)
+
 ### citus v12.1.8 (May 29, 2025) ###
 
 * Fixes a crash in left outer joins that can happen when there is an an