diff --git a/RELEASE.md b/RELEASE.md index 3ed577a..44a9a2f 100644 --- a/RELEASE.md +++ b/RELEASE.md @@ -4,33 +4,35 @@ The release process of a new version of the extension shall be performed by the designated *Release Manager*. ## Release steps -1. Make sure `develop` branch passes all the tests. -1. Merge `develop` into `master` -1. Update the version number in `src/pg/crankshaft.control`. -1. Generate the next release files with this command: +* Make sure `develop` branch passes all the tests. +* Merge `develop` into `master` +* Update the version number in `src/pg/crankshaft.control`. +* Generate the next release files with this command: ```shell make release ``` -1. Generate an upgrade path from the previous to the next release by copying the generated release file. E.g: +* Generate an upgrade path from the previous to the next release by copying the generated release file. E.g: ```shell cp release/crankshaft--X.Y.Z.sql release/crankshaft--A.B.C--X.Y.Z.sql ``` - NOTE: you can rely on this thanks to the compatibility checks. - + NOTE: you can rely on this thanks to the compatibility checks. TODO: automate this step [#94](https://github.com/CartoDB/crankshaft/issues/94) -2. Update the [NEWS.md](https://github.com/CartoDB/crankshaft/blob/master/NEWS.md) file -1. Commit and push the generated files. -1. Tag the release: + + * Update the [NEWS.md](https://github.com/CartoDB/crankshaft/blob/master/NEWS.md) file + * Commit and push the generated files. + * Tag the release: ``` git tag -a X.Y.Z -m "Release X.Y.Z" git push origin X.Y.Z ``` -1. Deploy and test in staging -1. Deploy and test in production -1. Merge back into develop + +* Deploy and test in staging +* Merge `master` into **`stable`** +* Deploy and test in production +* Merge `master` into **`develop`** ## Some remarks