Release/2.12.0

[tommy-waltmann]

Description

This is the PR for the version 2.12.0 release of freud

Motivation and Context

This release fixes a combatibility bug with MDAnalysis and other things, see 2.12.0 milestone for more information.

Types of changes

• Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
• New feature (non-breaking change which adds or improves functionality)
• Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to change)
• Documentation improvement (updates to user guides, docstrings, or developer docs)

Checklist:

• I have read the CONTRIBUTING document.
• My code follows the code style of this project.
• I have updated the documentation (if relevant).
• I have added tests that cover my changes (if relevant).
• All new and existing tests passed.
• I have updated the credits.
• I have updated the Changelog.