Workflow Templates: Release Planning Checklist

Product Backlog Review

Ensure all upcoming features are properly described and prioritized

Verify that backlog items have clear acceptance criteria

Review the backlog for any dependencies or blockers

Release Scope Definition

Determine the key features and bug fixes to be included in the release

Review and confirm the scope with stakeholders

Identify any feature flags or toggles needed for controlled rollouts

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Analyze potential risks associated with the release

Develop a risk mitigation plan for identified risks

Plan for adequate testing to minimize defects and issues

Resource and Capacity Planning

Estimate the required effort and allocate team capacity accordingly

Ensure availability of necessary hardware and software resources

Plan for any required knowledge transfer or training

Quality Assurance Strategy

Define quality benchmarks and testing strategies

Schedule testing phases and allocate QA resources

Prepare test environments and data

Release Communication Plan

Create a communication plan for internal and external stakeholders

Schedule key meetings and milestones updates

Prepare release notes and documentation updates

Deployment and Rollback Planning

Define the release deployment process, including dates and times

Prepare rollback procedures in case of deployment issues

Coordinate with IT operations for environment readiness

Monitoring and Support Readiness

Set up monitoring tools and alerts for the new release

Ensure support team is trained on new features and potential issues

Plan for post-release support and hotfix processes

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