chore: merge mainline

Author: brettstack

README.md

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+> **v5.0.0 Beta Released!** Version 5.0.0 is now available in beta with Node.js 24 support, removal of deprecated APIs, and a fix for nested routes and custom domains. Install with: `npm install @codegenie/serverless-express@beta`
+>
+> Upgrading should be seamless unless you relied on deprecated APIs. See [UPGRADE.md](UPGRADE.md#from-4x-to-5x) for details.
+>
+> **Note:** Version 4.x is now in maintenance mode and will only receive critical bug fixes.
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 <h2 align="center">Serverless Express by</h1>
 <p align="center">
   <a href="https://codegenie.codes">

UPGRADE.md

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 v5.x includes a fix for nested routes and custom domains. If you use API Gateway with a custom domain and base path mapping, routes should now work correctly.
 
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 ## From 3.x to 4.x
 
 ### Lambda Handler