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Release Management Checklist
Planning and Preparation
Define release scope and objectives
Identify and allocate resources
Create a detailed release schedule
Perform risk assessment and mitigation planning
Communicate release plan to stakeholders
Development and Testing
Ensure all code changes are committed to version control
Conduct unit testing for all new features and bug fixes
Perform integration testing to check module interactions
Run user acceptance testing (UAT) with key stakeholders
Document test results and address any defects
Deployment and Rollout
Create deployment scripts and automation procedures
Backup current system and data before deployment
Deploy release to staging environment for final validation
Perform live deployment during scheduled maintenance window
Monitor system performance and user feedback post-deployment
Post-Release Activities
Conduct a post-release review meeting
Gather and analyze feedback from end-users
Document lessons learned for future releases
Update system documentation and user guides
Prepare a report summarizing the release process and outcomes
