Software Release Preparation Template

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Plan and track all tasks related to upcoming software releases with this comprehensive template. By following a structured timeline, you can ensure a seamless and timely launch, avoiding last-minute issues and ensuring all stakeholders are aligned.

This template includes detailed steps from finalizing feature lists to conducting post-release reviews, helping you manage each phase of the release process effectively.

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Proposed Tasks

Critical and Immediate

  • Task 1 due in 1 day: Finalize Feature List
    ☐ Review all proposed features ☐ Make a list of selected features ☐ Get approval from stakeholders
  • Task 2 due in 3 days: Set Milestones
    ☐ Plan project timeline ☐ Set development milestones ☐ Allocate resources
  • Task 3 due in 1 week: Prepare Development Environment
    ☐ Set up development tools ☐ Prepare code repository ☐ Configure testing environment

Critical but Deferred

  • Task 4 due in 2 weeks: Assign Tasks to Developers
    ☐ Break down features into tasks ☐ Assign tasks to developers ☐ Set deadlines for each task

Not Critical but Immediate

  • Task 5 due in 3 weeks: Start Development
    ☐ Start coding ☐ Track progress ☐ Resolve issues
  • Task 6 due in 4 weeks: Conduct Code Reviews
    ☐ Review code for quality ☐ Check for bugs ☐ Refactor code if necessary
  • Task 7 due in 5 weeks: Run Unit Tests
    ☐ Write unit tests ☐ Run tests ☐ Fix any failing tests
  • Task 8 due in 6 weeks: Conduct Integration Tests
    ☐ Integrate different components ☐ Run integration tests ☐ Fix any issues

Not Critical or Immediate

  • Task 9 due in 7 weeks: Prepare Documentation
    ☐ Document code ☐ Prepare user manual ☐ Prepare developer guide
  • Task 10 due in 8 weeks: Conduct User Acceptance Tests
    ☐ Prepare test scenarios ☐ Conduct tests ☐ Collect feedback
  • Task 11 due in 9 weeks: Fix Reported Issues
    ☐ Review feedback ☐ Fix reported issues ☐ Update documentation if necessary
  • Task 12 due in 10 weeks: Prepare Release Notes
    ☐ Document new features ☐ Document bug fixes ☐ Prepare notes for release
  • Task 13 due in 11 weeks: Plan Release
    ☐ Choose release date ☐ Prepare release plan ☐ Get approval for release
  • Task 14 due in 12 weeks: Release Software
    ☐ Release software ☐ Monitor for issues ☐ Fix any immediate issues
  • Task 15 due in 13 weeks: Conduct Post-release Review
    ☐ Collect feedback ☐ Analyze feedback ☐ Prepare report
  • Task 16 due in 14 weeks: Plan for Next Release
    ☐ Review lessons learned ☐ Plan for next release ☐ Start process again