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Release Scorecard Template

This is a release-specific extension of the canonical Enterprise Change Readiness Scorecard. Complete and retain the canonical Markdown and JSON records first; this template adds distribution-channel, roadmap, and post-publication evidence without redefining readiness scoring.

This template is mandatory prospectively from v1.3.1. Earlier releases are recorded in the retrospective ledger and must never be retroactively certified using reconstructed evidence.

Release Metadata

Field Value
Version and channel vX.Y.Z / rc or stable
Commit and signed tag Immutable references
Release owner Named maintainer
Decision promote, hold, or reject
Canonical scorecard docs/evidence/changes/<change-id>/scorecard.md
Machine-readable scorecard docs/evidence/changes/<change-id>/scorecard.json
Risk, checkpoint, and score Tier 1–3 / release / N of 100

Canonical Gate

  • [ ] The canonical scorecard decision is ready at the release checkpoint.
  • [ ] The release meets its risk-tier threshold and active-domain minimum.
  • [ ] Mandatory blockers are clear and waivers are approved and unexpired.
  • [ ] Release approvers and evidence links are recorded.

Evidence

Domain Result Evidence link Waiver
Architecture pass, fail, or not applicable Report or ADR Waiver ID or none
Security and privacy
Accessibility
Reliability and rollback
Performance
Testing and compatibility
Documentation and developer experience
Supply chain and packages
Open-source and enterprise readiness
Technical debt and gaps

Channel Verification

Record clean installation, upgrade, rollback, uninstall, version reporting, and health verification for npm, GitHub Release, containers, documentation, Homebrew, Winget, Chocolatey, and any supported candidate channel.

Roadmap Reconciliation

List completed, deferred, rejected, discovered, deprecated, and retired work. Include known limitations, outstanding external approvals, approved waivers, and post-release review date.