dead-rat/docs/RELEASE_PROCESS.md

Release Process

Before Tagging

• Confirm the default branch builds, runs, or flashes as documented.
• Confirm no secrets, private data, generated dependency trees, or raw binaries are accidentally committed.
• Confirm license and upstream provenance are documented.
• Update CHANGELOG.md.
• Attach binaries only as release assets with SHA256 checksums and source commit references.

Release Notes

Include:

• Purpose of the release.
• Commit hash or tag.
• Build environment.
• Known limitations.
• Verification performed.