Update parent version to 2.10.0-SNAPSHOT in pom.xml

#822 Extract string to HEX conversion into a utility object ensuring …

…high performance implementation across its usages.

#723 Fix PR nitpicks.

#816 Fix the reliance on log4j libraries in the classpath `FileStream…

…er` by switching logging to slf4j interfaces.

#813 Fix PR suggestions.

#811 Fix PR suggestions (Thanks @coderabbitai).

Add auto-release on version tags.

#795 Do not create a redundant data stream.

Update Jackson version in 'conversions' module, and remove obsolete r…

…elease CI workflow.

#788 Fix PR suggestions. Thanks @coderabbitai!