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Creating Releases

This guide walks you through creating a new release in Release Pilot.

Prerequisites​

  • A project must be created
  • At least one product must exist in the project

Step-by-Step Guide​

1. Navigate to Releases​

Go to the Releases section in your project.

2. Click Create Release​

Click the "Create Release" button.

3. Fill in Release Details​

Enter the following information:

  • Release Name: A descriptive name (e.g., "Authentication Service v2.0")
  • Version: Version number following semantic versioning (e.g., "2.0.0")
  • Product: Select the product this release belongs to
  • Planned Release Date: When you plan to release this version
  • Description: Detailed description of what's included in this release

4. Set Initial Status​

Choose the initial status:

  • Created: Release is created but not started
  • Pending: Release is waiting to begin

5. Save the Release​

Click "Save" to create the release.

Best Practices​

  • Use semantic versioning for version numbers
  • Provide clear, descriptive release names
  • Include detailed descriptions
  • Set realistic planned release dates
  • Update status as work progresses

Next Steps​

After creating a release: