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LaxyFile Release Checklist

This checklist ensures a smooth and complete release process for LaxyFile.

Pre-Release Preparation

Code Quality

  • All tests pass (pytest tests/)
  • Code coverage is acceptable (>80%)
  • No critical security vulnerabilities
  • Performance benchmarks meet requirements
  • Documentation is up to date

Version Management

  • Version number updated in laxyfile/__init__.py
  • Version number updated in pyproject.toml
  • Version number updated in setup.py
  • CHANGELOG.md updated with new version
  • Release notes prepared

Dependencies

  • All dependencies are pinned to stable versions
  • requirements.txt is up to date
  • No unused dependencies
  • License compatibility checked

Build and Test

Local Testing

  • Test on Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)
  • Test on macOS (latest version)
  • Test on Windows 10/11
  • Test with Python 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12
  • Test installation from source
  • Test installation from wheel

Package Building

  • Source distribution builds successfully
  • Wheel distribution builds successfully
  • Standalone executables build for all platforms
  • Linux packages (deb, rpm) build successfully
  • macOS app bundle builds successfully
  • Windows installer builds successfully

Quality Assurance

  • All built packages install correctly
  • Application starts without errors
  • Core functionality works in all packages
  • AI features work with API key
  • Themes and UI render correctly
  • File operations work correctly

Release Deployment

PyPI Deployment

  • Test PyPI deployment successful
  • Production PyPI deployment successful
  • Package appears correctly on PyPI
  • Installation via pip works: pip install laxyfile

GitHub Release

  • Git tag created: git tag -a v1.0.0 -m "Release 1.0.0"
  • Tag pushed to GitHub: git push origin v1.0.0
  • GitHub release created with assets
  • Release notes published
  • Checksums file uploaded

Package Managers

  • Homebrew formula updated
  • Chocolatey package updated
  • AUR package updated (if applicable)
  • Snap package updated (if applicable)

Post-Release

Documentation

  • README.md updated with new version
  • Documentation website updated
  • API documentation regenerated
  • Tutorial videos updated (if needed)

Communication

  • Release announcement on GitHub
  • Social media announcement
  • Community forums notification
  • Email newsletter (if applicable)

Monitoring

  • Monitor PyPI download statistics
  • Monitor GitHub release downloads
  • Check for user-reported issues
  • Monitor error tracking (if implemented)

Rollback Plan

If critical issues are discovered after release:

Immediate Actions

  • Document the issue clearly
  • Assess impact and severity
  • Decide on rollback vs. hotfix

PyPI Rollback

  • Contact PyPI support to remove package
  • Or release a new version with fixes

GitHub Rollback

  • Delete the release
  • Delete the git tag
  • Push corrected version

Communication

  • Notify users of the issue
  • Provide workarounds if available
  • Announce fix timeline

Release Automation

Scripts Used

  • scripts/build_release.py - Build all packages
  • scripts/deploy_pypi.py - Deploy to PyPI
  • scripts/create_changelog.py - Generate changelog
  • scripts/deploy_all.py - Complete deployment orchestration

GitHub Actions

  • Release workflow triggered
  • All platform builds successful
  • Artifacts uploaded correctly
  • Tests pass on all platforms

Version-Specific Checklist (v1.0.0)

New Features to Highlight

  • SuperFile-inspired interface
  • AI-powered assistant
  • Advanced media support
  • 5 beautiful themes
  • Cross-platform compatibility

Breaking Changes

  • None (initial release)

Migration Guide

  • Not applicable (initial release)

Sign-off

Development Team

  • Lead Developer approval: ____
  • QA Engineer approval: ____
  • Documentation approval: ____

Release Manager

  • Final approval: ____
  • Release date: ____
  • Release completed: ____

Quick Release Commands

# 1. Run tests
pytest tests/ -v

# 2. Build packages
python scripts/build_release.py

# 3. Deploy to Test PyPI
python scripts/deploy_pypi.py --test

# 4. Deploy to Production PyPI
python scripts/deploy_pypi.py

# 5. Create GitHub release
git tag -a v1.0.0 -m "Release 1.0.0"
git push origin v1.0.0

# 6. Complete deployment
python scripts/deploy_all.py 1.0.0

# 7. Generate changelog
python scripts/create_changelog.py --version 1.0.0

Emergency Contacts

Note: This checklist should be reviewed and updated for each release to ensure it remains current and comprehensive.