CONTROLLED RELEASE PREPARATION · Workflow idea

Make a release request easy to review before it ships.

A team member can submit a release request through an approved messaging channel. Gather the requested version and project details into a clear proposal for a maintainer to verify before publishing.

A Roman aqueduct taking shape from architectural sketch to marble.
A little structure. A clearer outcome.
Starts with
Release request
Produces
A release proposal with its project and version clearly identified, held until a maintainer confirms it is ready to publish.
Category
Reviews & approvals

01 / The starting point

A clear request.
A useful direction.

A team message asking for a named project version to be released

“Recognize a valid release request, prepare its version details, and wait for an authorized maintainer to approve the release.”
An example request · Make it specific to your team.

02 / The work

6 tasks.
One useful outcome.

Helps a team turn a release request into a consistent review step, while keeping the decision to publish with an authorized person.

  1. Receive a release request

    Collect the request from the team’s chosen channel and confirm it is intended as a release action.

  2. Check the requested project and version

    Make sure the request names the correct project and a clearly formatted version, and flag anything ambiguous.

  3. Prepare a release proposal

    Organize the proposed version and available release context so a maintainer can inspect it.

  4. Verify readiness with the project owner

    Ask the responsible maintainer to check the relevant changes, reviews, and release requirements.

  5. Publish only after explicit approval

    Wait for an authorized maintainer to approve the exact project and version before releasing it.

  6. Record the release outcome

    Keep the approved version and final status visible to the team.

03 / The result

Something useful.
Something to build on.

A release proposal with its project and version clearly identified, held until a maintainer confirms it is ready to publish.

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Approve a release from a team command

Reviews & approvals · Example outcome

The handoff

A release proposal with its project and version clearly identified, held until a maintainer confirms it is ready to publish.

Keep in mind

Releases can affect customers and active projects. Verify the project, version, and readiness checks, then require explicit maintainer approval before creating or publishing a release.

04 / Make it yours

Set the brief.
Set the standard.

A few choices shape the work around your team.

Choose the release request channel

Select the team channel where requests may be submitted and define who is allowed to request a release.

Agree on project and version conventions

Document the details a request must include and how unclear or duplicate requests should be handled.

Name release maintainers and checks

Identify who verifies readiness and who has authority to approve publication.

Test valid, invalid, and unapproved requests

Confirm that incomplete requests are held and that no release is published without maintainer approval.

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