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  1. Master Pom
  2. Framework (w/ Modules)
    1. tiles-api
    2. tiles-core
    3. tiles-test
  3. Showcase

Performing a Release

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Preparing for the Release

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P1.

Announce your intentions to start the release process on the developer mailing list.

 

P2.

Copy this release plan template in order to create a release plan for the specific version being released

 

P3.

Setup new JIRA version level or update release on Roadmap

 

Test Build Distribution Checklist (A)

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A2.

$> mvn release:prepare

 

A3.

Validate that the release has been properly prepared. (TODO, this means POM Updated, Tag Created, etc. . .?)

 

A4.

$> mvn release:perform

 

A5.

Make sure that release:perform created sums, and uploaded to staging repo

 

A6.

Post testbuild announcement on dev@ lists

 

Vote (A)

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V1.

Send email to dev@ list announcing the vote. Copy private@

V2.

Wait until 5 days have passed (or the entire PMC has chimed in) and announce the results)

  • If release vote fails, including for a lack of quorum (3 binding +1s), remove from builds folder.
  • If a release vote passes (Alpha, Beta or GA), the release may be announced and mirrored, at the PMC's discretion.
  • If vote is GA, goto Checklist (C).

Vote Results

 

${PMC_MEMBER}

${GRADE}

Point Release Distribution Checklist (B)

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B1.

Update "Downloads" page on website and Test Downloads

 

Vote (B)

If initial vote is Alpha or Beta, voting can continue until a GA or "withdraw" vote passes, or there is a subsequent release.

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${PMC_MEMBER}

${GRADE}

General Availability Distribution Checklist (C)

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Description

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C1.

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Copy Distribution to Mirrored Directories

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C2.

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After 24 hours, update "Downloads" page on website

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When you're ready to perform a release of one of the distributions listed above, copy the template for the previous release of that distribution, and start plugging through it.

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C3.

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Post an announcement to lists and website

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Panel
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Sample Test Build Announcement
Sample Release Quality Vote
Sample GA Build Announcement
One Time Setup Items (maven settings.xml, etc. . )