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diff --git a/tools/star/release-guide.pod b/tools/star/release-guide.pod index b17c111..e15ab48 100644 --- a/tools/star/release-guide.pod +++ b/tools/star/release-guide.pod @@ -15,6 +15,16 @@ expect to slow down to quarterly releases again sometime in 2013. =head2 Steps to create a release +If this is your first time releasing, B<read the whole guide before +starting>. That way you can ask questions and clear up and confusions before +you're in the thick of it. + +If you have done this before, you might want to check for and read any changes +to this release guide since your last run. + +Any time this guide tells you to commit changes, you may also push them if you +wish to do so. Step 8 will make sure you do this regardless. + =over 4 =item 1. @@ -44,6 +54,12 @@ with the needed tarballs and module repositories for building Rakudo Star: $ make -f tools/star/Makefile +You may at times be prompted for your SSH key/pass combo. + +Assuming the Makefile ran successfully, you should now commit your changes. + + $ git commit tools + =item 4. If there are any new modules to be added, use "git submodule" to add @@ -77,6 +93,11 @@ to any changes listed in Rakudo's ChangeLog. $ git add docs/announce/YYYY.MM.md $ git commit docs +At this point it is strongly advised that you push your changes so far, to get +feedback on your announcement while you do other steps. + + $ git push + =item 7. Update the release number in the README and Makefile.in files. |