Release 8.1.0

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• I have performed a self-review of my own code to ensure there are no formatting, vetting, linting, or security issues
• I have verified that new and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes
• I have not allowed coverage numbers to degenerate
• I have maintained at least 90% code coverage
• I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
• I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
• I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
• I have maintained backward compatibility