1. Start with a Clear Overview

• Summarize the purpose and scope of each release.
• Example: "This release focuses on enhancing user authentication and fixing payment bugs on Backend."

2. Highlight Key Changes

• Always document new features, major fixes, and improvements.
• Use a structured format like:
  • New Features: [Feature 1, Feature 2]
  • Bug Fixes: [Fix 1, Fix 2]

3. Track Across Platforms

• Ensure releases for Android, iOS, Backend, and other platforms are tracked separately but consistently.

4. Log Observations Post-Release

• Record metrics, user feedback, and potential issues immediately after deployment.

5. Keep the Database Updated

• Regularly update statuses (e.g., Planned, In Progress, Released) and sprint references.
• Ensure due dates and observations are filled out for transparency.

6. Collaborate with Stakeholders

• Use the release note to align all relevant teams, including product, QA, and engineering.
• Include testing summaries to highlight QA efforts.

7. Use Checklists for Reliability

• Pre-release:
  • Verify deployment pipelines.
  • Ensure all tickets in the sprint are marked as Done.
• Post-release:
  • Monitor KPIs.
  • Address immediate feedback or issues.

8. Be Transparent About Known Issues