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+---
+layout: doc
+title: Release checklist
+permalink: /doc/releases/todo/
+---
+
+Release checklist
+=================
+
+*the checklist is probably unfinished*
+
+On -rc1
+-------
+* write schedule
+* push all packages to `current-testing`
+* draft release notes, one note per feature
+* build ISO and push to mirrors
+
+On subsequent -rc
+-----------------
+* push packages to `current`
+* update release notes
+* build ISO and push to mirrors
+
+On final release
+----------------
+* push packages to `current`
+* finish release notes
+* build ISO and push to mirrors
+* write blog post
+* announce on Twitter