MyFaces 1.1.0 Release Checklist
Documentation
[DONE] Wiki documentation for performing release build --> Sean
- Update website contents for Tomahawk main page (extensive explanation overview)
- Migration instructions (website) for 1.0.9 to 1.1.0
- Updated list of dependencies for api, impl, and tomahawk (we have a list but I suspect its out-of-date)
- Release notes. (JIRA has a nice feature for this.)
Misc
[DONE] Get new "announce" mailing list setup. Announce the new "announce" list
--> Martin [DONE] Tweak build script so sandbox stuff is optional (since release should not include it) --> Sean
General Release Proc
[DONE] Publish release candidate on minotaur. Wait 72 hours for bug reports. Fix new bugs that are deemed urgent for the release. --> Sean
[DONE] Publish second release candidate on minotaur. Wait 72 hours. Vote on RC. --> Sean
[DONE] Build official release. Follow the wiki for release build instructions. --> Sean
[DONE] Publish official release to mirrors. Follow the wiki for publishing instructions. --> Sean
JIRA Follow Up
[DONE] Change current 'Nightly Build' version to '1.1.0'. Add a new 'Nightly Build' version.
- Close out old release version, etc.
Annoucements (Wait 48 hours for release to propogate to mirrors)
[DONE] Post release announcement on website
Announce on announce@myfaces.apache.org, dev@myfaces.apache.org, users@myfaces.apache.org
- Announce on Sun JSF Forum
- Announce on TSS
Announce online on JavaMagazin