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== Version numbers ==
== Update version numbers ==
Update version numbers in [[Template:StableVersion]] (new stable build) and [[Template:DevelopmentVersion]] (next/development version). Also update [[Template:StableVersionList]] and [[Template:VersionInfo]].
Update version numbers in {{Tl|StableVersion}} (new stable build) and {{Tl|DevelopmentVersion}} (next/development version).


== Update info about new stable release ==
In {{Tl|VersionInfo}} add entry for new stable. Provide its date and the rest of needed data. Use previous entries as example.


== Creating Changelog/<new_version> ==
== Update list of released stable versions ==
When the above described is done, you'll see the red link Changelog/<new_version> at the top of the News block on Main Page. To create the page, follow the link. Changelog/* pages have their own structure (pay attention to '''release date''' and '''version number'''):
Add the new version to the list of released versions - {{Tl|StableVersionList}}. Use previous entries as example.
 
== Create Changelog/<new_version_number> page ==
When the above described is done, you'll see "Development version is <new_version_number>" at the top of [[Changelog]] page, where <new_version_number> is a red link to not existing page. To create that page, follow the link. As its content add code from the below and save page/changes:


<pre style="overflow:auto;">
<pre style="overflow:auto;">
<noinclude>{{PageLang|en}}{{VersionCard}}</noinclude>
<noinclude>{{PageLang|en}}{{VersionCard}}</noinclude>
Short changelog:
* <changelog item>
* <changelog item>
* ...
</pre>
</pre>


== Updating [[Changelog]] page ==
== Move new plugins to stable ==
Add the new version to the list of released versions - {{Tl|StableVersionList}}. Use previous entries as example.
Remove <tt>hide-stable=1</tt> parameter in {{Tl|PluginInfo}} for plugins that are being released as stable. This will add "stable" download links for those plugins on [[Download]] pages and in their plugin cards on their pages.
 
== New plugins ==
Remove the <tt>hide-stable=1</tt> parameter in [[Template:PluginInfo]] for plugins that are being released as stable. This will add "stable" download links for those plugins on [[Download]] pages and in their plugin cards on their pages.





Revision as of 23:53, 7 November 2017

Update version numbers

Update version numbers in {{StableVersion}} (new stable build) and {{DevelopmentVersion}} (next/development version).

Update info about new stable release

In {{VersionInfo}} add entry for new stable. Provide its date and the rest of needed data. Use previous entries as example.

Update list of released stable versions

Add the new version to the list of released versions - {{StableVersionList}}. Use previous entries as example.

Create Changelog/<new_version_number> page

When the above described is done, you'll see "Development version is <new_version_number>" at the top of Changelog page, where <new_version_number> is a red link to not existing page. To create that page, follow the link. As its content add code from the below and save page/changes:

<noinclude>{{PageLang|en}}{{VersionCard}}</noinclude>

Move new plugins to stable

Remove hide-stable=1 parameter in {{PluginInfo}} for plugins that are being released as stable. This will add "stable" download links for those plugins on Download pages and in their plugin cards on their pages.


Forum

Update banner on main page (click "Admin" then "Main" → "News and Newsletters"). Create and pin appropriate topics in "News" boards for English and Russian forums. Unpin previous topic.