This process describes the pre-release steps:
Pre-release process
General Tasks
Agree on upcoming release
At some point in time, some member of the community thinks that it is time for a new release. If you think so, write an email to the dev@streampipes.apache.org list and ask if there is consensus on performing the next release.
Appoint release manager
Every release must have a release manager. Following up the agreement, some member of the Apache StreamPipes PPMC needs to volunteer as a release manager (RM). Usually, this is done by replying to the previous email on the upcoming release.
Agree on feature set for next release
Once a release manager has been found, the community discusses features that are not yet finished but should be part of the next release.