wrale-charts

Release Process

Overview

This document outlines the process for releasing new versions of Helm charts in this repository.

Release Types

• Patch (0.0.X): Bug fixes and minor changes
• Minor (0.X.0): New features, backward compatible
• Major (X.0.0): Breaking changes

Release Steps

1. Preparation

1. Update Chart Version:

   # Chart.yaml
   version: X.Y.Z  # New version
   

2. Update CHANGELOG.md: ```markdown

   [X.Y.Z] - YYYY-MM-DD

   Added

   • New feature A

     Changed

   • Modified behavior B

     Deprecated

   • Old feature C

     Removed

   • Removed feature D

     Fixed

   • Bug fix E

     Security

   • Security fix F ```
3. Update Documentation:
   • README.md if needed
   • values.yaml documentation
   • Any other relevant docs

2. Testing

1. Run Local Tests:

   helm lint charts/my-chart
   helm template charts/my-chart
   helm test my-chart
   

2. CI/CD Checks:
   • Wait for all checks to pass
   • Address any issues

3. Release Process

1. Create Pull Request:
   • Title: Release: Chart-Name vX.Y.Z
   • Description: Include changelog
2. Review:
   • Get required approvals
   • Address feedback
3. Merge:
   • Squash and merge to main
   • GitHub Actions will:
     • Package the chart
     • Push to GitHub Pages
     • Create GitHub Release

4. Post-Release

1. Verify:
   • Chart is published
   • Release is created
   • Documentation is updated
2. Announce:
   • Update release notes
   • Notify users if needed

Rollback Process

If issues are found after release:

1. Create hotfix branch
2. Fix the issue
3. Follow release process for patch version
4. Document the issue and fix

Version Support

• Latest version: Full support
• Previous minor version: Security updates
• Older versions: No support

Questions

For questions about the release process:

1. Open a discussion
2. Contact maintainers
3. Join community meetings

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