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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
