From eb48ac50b85ebd509bac68f016d7865de596b7c8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kelvin Rodriguez <krodriguez@usgs.gov> Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2024 09:42:08 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Added warning to skip making a release of an RC (#46) --- .../software-management/public-release-process.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/how-to-guides/software-management/public-release-process.md b/docs/how-to-guides/software-management/public-release-process.md index 31b54ed..1db5179 100644 --- a/docs/how-to-guides/software-management/public-release-process.md +++ b/docs/how-to-guides/software-management/public-release-process.md @@ -111,6 +111,10 @@ In this step, we will prepare the local repository to build from, as well as upd ### Part E: Make Github Release +!!! Warning "Do Not Make a Release for RCs" + + **Skip this step for Release Candidates (RCs).** Only pull a release if it's a full release (i.e. NOT an RC). RCs should instead be in their own branch until ready for full release. + * Draft a new github release. * Tag the release. -- GitLab