nixide/doc/maintainers/release.md
Robert Hensing b8c741dfe9 Document release process in full
Adopted the complete workflow from the HCI Effects cargo publish
documentation rather than referencing it, making the steps explicit
and self-contained.
2026-01-13 18:50:29 +01:00

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# Release process
This project uses simple tags, that trigger a release of all crates using Hercules CI.
Based on the [HCI Effects cargo publish workflow].
## Steps
1. Create a `release` branch
2. Decide the version bump (patch for fixes, minor for features, major for breaking changes)
3. Update `CHANGELOG.md`: make sure the Unreleased section is up to date, then change it to the new version and release date
4. Open a draft release PR and wait for CI to pass
5. Create and push a tag matching the version
6. Add a new Unreleased section to `CHANGELOG.md`
7. Bump version in all `Cargo.toml` files to the next patch version (e.g., `0.2.0``0.2.1`)
and run `cargo update --workspace` to update `Cargo.lock`,
so that `cargo publish --dry-run` passes on subsequent commits
8. Merge the release PR
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Dissatisfied with the coarse grained release process? Complain to @roberth and he'll get it done for you.
[HCI Effects cargo publish workflow]: https://docs.hercules-ci.com/hercules-ci-effects/reference/flake-parts/cargo-publish/#_releasing_a_version