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Release checklist template

A free release checklist board that walks a version from code freeze to announcement. Each stage has its own cards with checklists for testing, release notes, rollout and monitoring, so releases are repeatable and calm. Copy the board for every version and the same steps happen every time.

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Who it's for

Engineering leads and release managers shipping web, mobile or desktop software on a regular schedule.

What's on the board

Columns

  1. Prepare
  2. Test
  3. Release
  4. Monitor
  5. Done

Labels

  • must-do
  • docs
  • qa
  • comms

7 example cards included. Rename, reorder and add columns any time.

Preview

The board you get, with its example cards. Remove them or keep them as a guide.

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  1. Prepare

    2
      • must-do

      Code freeze

      • Create the release branch
      • Merge only fixes from now on
      • Tell the team the freeze is on
      • docs

      Write release notes

      • List new features
      • List fixes
      • Mention anything that changed behaviour

  2. Test

    1
      • qa
      • must-do

      Regression test pass

      • Sign-up and sign-in
      • Payments flow
      • Settings and profile
      • Older browsers

  3. Release

    1
      • must-do

      Roll out to a small group first

      Start with a small share of users, then widen after an hour without errors.

  4. Monitor

    2
      • qa

      Watch error rates and support tickets

      • Error dashboard
      • Support inbox
      • Performance graphs
      • comms

      Announce the release

      • Changelog page
      • Customer newsletter
      • In-app note

  5. Done

    1

    • Release retrospective

      • What went well
      • What slowed us down
      • One change for next time

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