Workflow Templates: Release Notes Checklist

Release Notes Checklist

Provide an overview of the release, including version number and release date.

Highlight key features and improvements of the release.

Mention any important issues or bugs that have been resolved.

List new features and enhancements included in the release with a brief description.

Describe the improvements made to existing features.

Provide any additional notes that might be relevant for understanding the changes.

Enumerate critical bugs fixed, with a description of the problem and the solution.

Include ticket or issue numbers if they are linked to a public issue tracker.

Mention any known issues that are still outstanding and any plans for their resolution.

State any changes in system requirements, supported platforms, or dependencies.

Advise on any required actions for compatibility, such as database migrations or configuration changes.

Notify users of any deprecated features or functionalities.

Provide step-by-step instructions for upgrading from previous versions.

Include notes on any backward-incompatible changes.

Recommend backup procedures before applying the upgrade.

Thank contributors, testers, and community members for their efforts.

List any third-party services or libraries that are newly incorporated.

Give credit to any external contributors or organizations that played a role in the release.

Provide contact information for users needing support or having questions.

Link to the support forum, issue tracker, or helpdesk.

Include information on how to report bugs or contribute to future releases.