Release Process

Release Process

This is a reminder for developers.

0. Before preparing a release, change the version number in appveyor.yml.
1. Use Appveyor to auto-build updates to the release branch (e.g., build-1.6.0-256.zip).
2. Perform manual QA using pre-release builds.
3. In case of regressions, repeat 1 & 2 until a stable release is ready
4. Update release notes wiki page (including the release date).
5. Update CHANGES.md with contents of release wiki.
6. Update versions on the following files:
   • Update version number in \output\PrepareLanding\About\About.xml.
   • Update version number in \output\PrepareLanding\About\Version.xml.
   • Update version number in \output\PrepareLanding\About\Manifest.xml.
   • Update version number in \Properties\AssemblyInfo.cs.
7. Edit Appveyor build: rename zip to, e.g., PrepareLanding-1.6.0.zip.
   • Add release name and abridged release notes. Remove pre-release flag when finished.
8. Upload to steam.
   • Put a file named PublishedFileId.txt in common\RimWorld\Mods\PrepareLanding\About
     • it must contain the mod id (same as the mod url on steam)
   • Add abridged changelog on steam
9. Update Ludeon forum thread.