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diff --git a/doc/make_release.md b/doc/make_release.md index 5be0d5980a1..7f19a17da6d 100644 --- a/doc/make_release.md +++ b/doc/make_release.md @@ -1,5 +1,6 @@ # Things to do when creating new release -NOTE: This is a developer guide. If you are trying to install GitLab see the latest stable [installation guide](install/installation.md) and if you are trying to upgrade, see the [upgrade guides](update). +NOTE: This is a guide for GitLab developers. If you are trying to install GitLab see the latest stable [installation guide](install/installation.md) and if you are trying to upgrade, see the [upgrade guides](update). + ## Install guide up to date? * References correct GitLab branch `x-x-stable` and correct GitLab shell tag? @@ -41,7 +42,7 @@ Check if changed since last release (~22nd of last month depending on when last #### 10. Check application status -## Make sure code status is good +## Make sure the code quality indicatiors are good * [](http://ci.gitlab.org/projects/1?ref=master) on ci.gitlab.org (master branch) @@ -53,4 +54,18 @@ Check if changed since last release (~22nd of last month depending on when last * [](https://coveralls.io/r/gitlabhq/gitlabhq) -## Make release branch +## Make a release branch + +After making the release branch new commits are cherry-picked from master. When the release gets closer we get more selective what is cherry-picked. + +- 5 days before release: feature freeze +- 3 days before release: UI freeze +- 1 day before release: code freeze + +## Last actions + +1. Write a blog post (mention what GitLab is on the first line, select a MVP) +1. Update VERSION and CHANGELOG +1. Create a git tag vX.X.X +1. Publish the blog post +1. Tweet about the release |