Major release notes
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Release date
In the header, include any general notes about the release. For an example, see the Archivematica 1.6 Release Notes.
Supported environments[edit]
Link to installation instructions.
Specify supported environments.
Make special note of any changes to supported environment.
Added[edit]
Describe new features.
New feature 1[edit]
This is a description of this amazing feature! Here's why it's a net benefit to the project and the community. Also included are any special notes, like if it's a beta feature.
This work was sponsored by some amazing institution. Thank you!
- Documentation: link
- Pull requests: link
New feature 2[edit]
Here is a description of this amazing feature! Here's why it's a net benefit to the project and the community, and here is how it will impact your workflow. Also included are any special notes, like if it's a beta feature.
This work was sponsored by some amazing institution. Thank you!
- Documentation: link
- Pull requests: link
- Feature files: link
Changed[edit]
Describe enhancements or major fixes.
Enhancement 1[edit]
We fixed this issue. Here's why it's a net benefit to the project and the community, and here is how it will impact your workflow. Also included are any special notes, like if it's a beta feature.
This work was sponsored by some amazing institution. Thank you!
- Documentation: link
- Pull requests: link
- Feature files: link
Fixed[edit]
List bugfixes with a link to the Github issue.
- Bugfix 1: link
- Bugfix 2: link. Sponsored by someone!
- Bugfix 3: link
Upgraded tools and dependencies[edit]
List any tools and dependencies that have been upgraded.
- Tool has been updated to version X.
End of life dependencies[edit]
List any dependencies that have reached end of life since the last release, as well as a note on the plan going forward.
Make note of any risks, and how users can mitigate them.