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for the new release, if there's been any changes. If any of the
other crates depend on this crate, update their dependency
information in their `Cargo.toml` as needed.
-5. Run `cargo publish --dry-run` and fix any problems.
+5. Run `cargo publish --dry-run --allow-dirty` and fix any problems.
For the top crate `subplot` additionally do the following:
@@ -45,6 +45,8 @@ For the top crate `subplot` additionally do the following:
successfully.
2. Update `NEWS.md` with an end-user oriented summary of the changes
in all crates since the previous release, if there are any.
+ Particularly check the [Fixed in next version][fixedstuff] issues
+ against the NEWS.
3. Update `debian/changelog` with a summary of any changes to the
Debian packaging. Use the `dch` command to edit the file to get the
format right: `dch -v X.Y.Z-1 "New release"` to start a new
@@ -52,6 +54,11 @@ For the top crate `subplot` additionally do the following:
and `dch -r ""` to mark the version as ready for release.
4. Commit the changes in all crates and submit as a merge request via
GitLab.
+ Ensure the MR contains references to close all of the
+ [Fixed in next version][fixedstuff] issues so that all the issue
+ authors get notified of the release.
+
+[fixedstuff]: https://gitlab.com/subplot/subplot/-/issues?label_name[]=fixed-in-next-version
Once the above changes have been merged, make the actual release (note
that these steps are meant to be possible to automate, later on, and
@@ -70,3 +77,6 @@ require no review cycle):
`git.liw.fi` so that a Debian package gets built and published.
6. Announce our jubilation to the world via blog posts and other
suitable channels.
+ - fediverse, with #subplot hashtag
+ - Subplot website blog
+ - personal blogs