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diff --git a/docs/glossary.md b/docs/glossary.md index 6e0bc8915..5eb45943b 100644 --- a/docs/glossary.md +++ b/docs/glossary.md @@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ Definitions <li><a href="#redact">redacting</a></li> <li><a href="#regexp">regular expression</a></li> <li><a href="#request">request</a></li> + <li><a href="#release">release</a></li> <li><a href="#response">response</a></li> <li><a href="#rails">Ruby on Rails</a></li> <li><a href="#sass">Sass</a></li> @@ -513,6 +514,41 @@ Definitions </dd> <dt> + <a name="release">release</a> (also: release manager) + </dt> + <dd> + We issue new <strong>releases</strong> of the Alaveteli code whenever key + work (new features, improvements, bugfixes, and so on) have been added to + the core code. Releases are identified by three numbers: major, minor, and + — if necessary — a patch number. We recommend you always use + the latest version. The process is handled by the Alaveteli <strong>release + manager</strong>, who decides what changes are to be included in the + current release, and the cut-off date for the work. Currently this is + Alaveteli's lead developer at mySociety. + <div class="more-info"> + <p>More information:</p> + <ul> + <li> + The latest stable release is on the + <a href="https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/tree/master">master branch</a>. + </li> + <li> + See a <a href="https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases">list of all releases</a>. + </li> + <li> + We try to coordinate releases with any active translation work too. + See <a href="http://localhost:4000/docs/customising/translation/">translating + Alaveteli</a> for more information. + </li> + <li> + We encourage you use the <a href="{{site.baseurl}}docs/installing/deploy/">deployment + mechanism</a>, which makes it easier to keep your production server up-to-date. + </li> + </ul> + </div> + </dd> + + <dt> <a name="request">request</a> </dt> <dd> |