Release 0.5 Release Checklist

From Habari Project

These are the steps that need to be taken when preparing each new release (copied from Release 0.4.1 Release Checklist):

• Freeze new features two weeks prior to release.
• Create a release branch on our Subversion repository.
  • Update version.php with the new release version
  • Notify testers and 3rd-party developers of the upcoming release.
  • Following the Release 0.5 Test Procedure, check each feature.
• Audit the files for security issues.
• Build the release documentation:
  • Write the release notes.
    • Summarize issues fixed - need not be comprehensive (include Trac report URL).
    • Summarize features added.
  • Write the upgrading process, include any necessary files.
  • Update the user manual.
• Approval of the PMC to release.
• Prepare the release package.
  • Update version references. (wiki, homepage)
  • Deploy release archive to download location.
  • Update the version number for the update beacon on hp.o
• Announce the release on our home page and mailing lists.
• Celebrate!
• Start work for next release