test_framework.py already uses PREVIOUS_RELEASES_DIR to set a default directory to find previous releases, so should get_previous_releases.py when fetching them.
This is more convenient for local development when using multiple worktrees where having $PREVIOUS_RELEASES_DIR set is useful.
Also allows some CI code to get deleted.
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`test_framework.py` already uses `PREVIOUS_RELEASES_DIR` to set a
default directory to find previous releases, so should
`get_previous_releases.py` when fetching them.
This is more convenient for local development when using multiple
worktrees where having `$PREVIOUS_RELEASES_DIR` set is useful.
Also allows some CI code to get deleted.
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Possible typos and grammar issues:
environment's PREVIOUS_RELEASE_DIR -> environment's PREVIOUS_RELEASES_DIR [typo in the environment variable name]<sup>2026-09-09 00:56:28</sup>