…rations for the project, preparing it for its first public release.

### 1. Add Open Source License

After significant research into open-source licensing models, the [CHOOSE ONE: Apache 2.0 / GNU GPLv3] license has been chosen and added to the project.

- **Why [Apache 2.0]:** This permissive license was selected to encourage maximum adoption and commercial use, while also providing an explicit patent grant.
- **Why [GNU GPLv3]:** This strong copyleft license was selected to ensure that all derivative works and improvements remain open source. It also includes specific clauses to protect user freedoms against DRM and "Tivoization".

A `LICENSE` file has been added to the project root, and source file headers will be updated accordingly.

### 2. Configure for Google Play App Signing

The project is now configured to use Google Play App Signing, which is the required standard for new apps. This enhances security by having Google manage the final app signing key.

- A new, local `upload-keystore.jks` has been generated.
- This upload key is used solely to sign the App Bundle (AAB) before uploading it to the Play Console.
- Google Play will then re-sign the app with the official app signing key before distributing it to users.
- The `upload-keystore.jks` file and its credentials have been added to `.gitignore` to prevent them from being committed to the repository.

Signed-off-by: Kyle A Prospert <6187749+Kapcode@users.noreply.github.com>

Signed-off-by: Kyle A Prospert <6187749+Kapcode@users.noreply.github.com>

Signed-off-by: Kyle A Prospert <6187749+Kapcode@users.noreply.github.com>

This commit introduces a new Gradle task to properly create a runnable uber JAR and updates the documentation to guide users on installation.

### 1. Add `stripSignaturesFromUberJar` Gradle Task

A new custom task, `stripSignaturesFromUberJar`, has been added to `composeApp/build.gradle.kts`. This task addresses a `SecurityException` caused by conflicting signatures from bundled dependencies.

- It runs after the standard `packageUberJarForCurrentOS` task.
- It creates a new, unsigned JAR by excluding `*.SF`, `*.DSA`, and `*.RSA` files from the `META-INF` directory.
- The output is a functional, standalone JAR that can be executed with `java -jar`.

### 2. Update Documentation and Build Instructions

The user-facing and developer documentation has been revised for clarity:

- **`README.md`**: The "Getting Started" section now provides distinct instructions for using the native installers versus running the standalone JAR. It includes guidance on how to install a compatible Java runtime on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- **`DEVELOPMENT_NOTES.md`**: Added a new section detailing the steps to build the runnable uber JAR using the new `stripSignaturesFromUberJar` Gradle task.

Signed-off-by: Kyle A Prospert <6187749+Kapcode@users.noreply.github.com>