[Me]: Guruji, can you please help me with a sample release checklist for any product?
[Guruji]: Well, i can help you with only a sample. You may have to moderate it with respect to your project
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| Activities | Person Responsible |
| Engineering activities |
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| 1 | Create install and configuration scripts as needed. | Dev Lead |
| 2 | Remove debugging and testing code from the software (including disabling assertions). | Dev Lead |
| 3 | Update version strings with final version information | Dev Lead |
| 4 | Cleanup of Resource file | PGM |
| Quality Assurance Activities |
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| 1 | Verify all source code meets coding standard; run Checkstyle or other style-checker and do manual inspection | Dev Lead |
| 2 | Check that all defects on current defect list have been resolved & have a changelist attached | PGM |
| 3 | Smoke test/regression test final build number | Test Lead |
| 4 | Verify that all demo scenarios and BVT;s are passing | Test Lead |
| 5 | Verify all manual tests run on the current build and coverage is good | Test Lead |
| 6 | Verify all system test scripts run on the actual released software & code coverage | Test Lead |
| 7 | Verify all non-functional system tests like performance are documented | Test Lead |
| 8 | All fixed defects have been verified as fixed and closed | Test Lead |
| 9 | Ensure that all open bugs have been either fixed or moved to an other release. | Test Lead |
| 10 | Verify installation by installing system on clean machine | Test Lead |
| 11 | Have someone not on your team install and run your system without assistance by following your installation directions. | Test Lead |
| 12 | Install program on machine with older version of program (upgrade install) | Test Lead |
| 13 | Verify all steps in the deployment plan are completed | Test Lead |
| 14 | Verify all acceptance criterias are met | Test Manager/Project Manager |
| 15 | Automation deliverable - scripts & installer made available to customer | Test Lead |
| 16 | Consistency check: SRS, User Manual, System Tests, Staged Delivery Plan, and Software must all match | PGM |
| User Experience |
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| 1 | Any new or changed functionality is deemed usable | Test Lead/PGM |
| 2 | All error messages are friendly & appropriate | Test Lead/PGM |
| Release Activities |
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| 1 | Final version of exit report is ready for sending | Test Manager |
| 2 | Schedule Acceptance Test date with customer (and instructor) | Onsite PGM |
| 3 | Verify the URL of Web app application is working as expected | Test Lead |
| 4 | Synchronize date/time stamp on all release files | Dev Lead |
| 5 | Tag and Branch the source code repository. | Onsite PGM |
| 6 | Create a backup of the build environment and place the development environment under change control | Onsite PGM / Test Manager / Project Manager |
| Documentation Activities |
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| 1 | Verify that User Documentation matches current Release. | PGM/Tech Writer |
| 2 | Create a "ReadMe" text file with installation instructions | PGM |
| 3 | Write "Known Issues" List | Test Manager |
| Other Activities |
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| 1 | Project Visiblity Calculations are current and accurate | Project Manager |
| 2 | Road map for the product | Account Manager / Group Project Manager |
| 3 | Schedule project Survival Assessment or Post-Mortem meeting | Project Manager |
Vinay Jagtap
A hard core Technocrat with over a decade of extensive experience in heading complex test projects coupled with real time experience of project management and thought leadership. Extensive experience in Performance, Security and Automation Testing and development of automation frameworks and ability to setup and execute Global service centers and Center of Excellences for testing.
