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contributing: Update release howto after the 8.4.2 release - #6765
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Uses the version script more. Removes hardcoded messages from the guide (they need editing anyway). Improves the flow and removes duplication of steps. Adds Errata and clarifies when and how the release notes are edited.
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| python ./utils/generate_release_notes.py api releasebranch_8_4 8.3.0 $VERSION | ||
| python ./utils/generate_release_notes.py api $(git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD) 8.3.0 $VERSION |
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We have to remember that it is probably not always relative to 8.3.0. The previous line made it clear to me when reading, the new line not as much
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Any chance to retrieve the previous version automagically?
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This issue of a hardcoded version is still open: is there a way to retrieve the previous version automagically?
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git tag --sort=v:refname --list "[0-9].[0-9].[0-9]$*" | tail -n 2
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Should this have been merged before even doing the 8.5 release? |
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Pinging @neteler, was there missing something you think? |
Yes, see above for "hardcoded version". |
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Uses the version script more. Removes hardcoded messages from the guide (they need editing anyway). Improves the flow and removes duplication of steps. Adds Errata and clarifies when and how the release notes are edited.