Document the functionality in the release. Provide guidance on installation. Provide details of any new functionality since a previous release (if any). Detail any bug work item fixes and other quality improvements.
Entry Criteria
The release candidate build and its associated documentation.
Sub-Activities
1
Document Customer Requirements Included
Determine the list of customer requirements (scenarios and qualities of service), change requests, and bug work item fixes included in this release.
2
Write Release Notes
Write a short document describing the release including the list of included functionality.
3
Publish Release Notes for Review
Publish release notes for peer review on the project portal.
4
Receive Feedback
Accept feedback and rework the document.
Exit Criteria
A document describing the functionality in the build, what is new, and highlighting critical to quality factors.