Release Processes¶

Patch¶

Backport a compatible fix, add regression tests, update changelog, run all gates, and publish a patch version.

Minor¶

Validate additive capabilities, compatibility, migration neutrality, documentation, and enterprise workflows before publishing.

Major¶

Require approved breaking-change documentation, migration and rollback guidance, extended RC validation, and explicit maintainer approval.

Hotfix¶

Branch from the affected stable tag, implement the smallest safe correction, run security and regression gates, publish an advisory, and merge the fix forward.