# Release Checklist
- [ ] Merge all changes into the `develop` branch
- [ ] Merge `master` into `develop` and fix any conflicts
- [ ] Move any items from [TechDebt.md](../TechDebt.md) to the [Roadmap.md](../Roadmap.md)
- [ ] Update the [CHANGELOG.md](../CHANGELOG.md) to identify the version
- [ ] Make sure [Roadmap.md](../Roadmap.md) is complete and items are checked off
- [ ] Update the version in [Cargo.toml](../Cargo.toml)
- [ ] Update the version (if appropriate) in [the book](../doc/src/cover.md)
- [ ] Run `etc/build.sh` or `etc\build.ps1` and fix any problems detected
- [ ] Push to `develop`
- [ ] Create a merge request `develop` -> `master`
- [ ] Tag the resulting `master` repository with the full version number
- [ ] Create a release on GitLab
- [ ] Perform a dry run `cargo publish --dry-run`
- [ ] Check the size of the generated crate in `target/package` and check the contents
- [ ] Publish `cargo publish`
