release 4

Create a full release with changelog, GitHub release, and package publishing.

Steps

1. Verify the release is ready:
2. Generate release notes:
3. Create the GitHub release:
4. Publish packages if applicable:
5. Update documentation if API changes were made.
6. Notify stakeholders about the release.
7. Merge back to the development branch if using gitflow.

Format

Release: v<version>
Date: <YYYY-MM-DD>
Highlights:
  - <key feature or fix>

Rules

• Never release without passing CI/CD checks.
• Tag format must be v<semver> (e.g., v1.2.3).
• Include breaking change migration guides for major versions.