Release Concepts

Before you start running releases, it helps to understand how they work. This section covers the release lifecycle, the states a release moves through, how to monitor progress, and how to spot risks early.

Every release begins as a planned copy of a template. Once started, it moves through states like In Progress, Failed, or Failing, and ends as Completed or Aborted. If you need to restart a phase, the release enters a Paused state so you can update dates or variables before continuing. Release keeps a full history of every action taken during a release, with timestamps, so you can review what happened and when. The risk-aware view highlights potential problems before they affect your delivery.

Key Topics

• Release Life Cycle: Learn about the four stages of a release: define a template, create a planned release, start and execute, and complete. Understand the release states and transitions.
• Release Views: Explore the different views available within a release, including the flow editor, table, and planner views.
• Release History: Review activity logs to track changes and actions performed during a release.
• Risk Awareness: Use the risk-aware view to identify and monitor potential risks in your releases.