Release Notes Template

Version: vX.Y.Z
Release Date: [Date]
Release Type: [Major/Minor/Patch]
Previous Version: vX.Y.Z-1

🎯 Release Overview

Brief summary of what this release includes and its impact.

✨ What’s New

Major Features

• Feature Name: Description of significant new functionality
• Enhancement: Major improvements to existing features
• Integration: New integrations or compatibility additions

Minor Improvements

• UI Enhancement: User interface improvements
• Performance: Speed and efficiency improvements
• Documentation: Documentation updates and additions

Bug Fixes

• Fix: Description of important bug fixes
• Security: Security-related fixes and improvements
• Compatibility: Compatibility issues resolved

📊 Release Statistics

Code Changes

Files Changed: X files
Lines Added: +X
Lines Removed: -X
Net Changes: +X lines
Contributors: X people

File Breakdown

New Files: X
Modified Files: X
Deleted Files: X
Renamed Files: X

🚀 Installation & Upgrade

New Installation

gem install jekyll-theme-zer0

Upgrade from Previous Version

bundle update jekyll-theme-zer0

Configuration Changes

If any configuration changes are required:

# _config.yml updates needed
new_setting: value
updated_setting: new_value

⚠️ Breaking Changes

API Changes

• Method Removed: old_method() → Use new_method() instead
• Parameter Changed: function(old_param) → function(new_param)
• Configuration: old_config renamed to new_config

Migration Guide

1. Step 1: Update configuration files
2. Step 2: Replace deprecated methods
3. Step 3: Test functionality
4. Step 4: Verify compatibility

🧪 Testing & Validation

Test Coverage

• Unit tests: XX% coverage
• Integration tests: All passing
• End-to-end tests: All scenarios covered
• Performance tests: Within acceptable limits

Browser Compatibility

• Chrome (latest)
• Firefox (latest)
• Safari (latest)
• Edge (latest)
• Mobile browsers

Platform Testing

• macOS development
• Windows compatibility
• Linux deployment
• Docker containers

📈 Performance Impact

Metrics

• Bundle Size: X.X MB (±X.X MB from previous)
• Load Time: X.X seconds (±X.X seconds from previous)
• Memory Usage: X.X MB (±X.X MB from previous)
• Build Time: X.X seconds (±X.X seconds from previous)

Benchmarks

• Feature Performance: X% faster/slower
• Overall Performance: X% improvement/regression
• Memory Efficiency: X% better/worse

🐛 Known Issues

Current Limitations

1. Issue Description: Brief description of known limitation
   • Workaround: Temporary solution if available
   • Timeline: Expected fix in next release
2. Compatibility Issue: Description of compatibility limitation
   • Affected: Which systems/browsers affected
   • Status: Investigation/Fix in progress

Planned Fixes

• Issue #123: Description - Fix planned for vX.Y.Z+1
• Issue #456: Description - Under investigation

📚 Documentation Updates

New Documentation

• Feature Guide
• Configuration Reference
• Migration Guide

Updated Documentation

• Installation Guide - Updated for new requirements
• API Reference - Added new methods and parameters
• Troubleshooting - Added solutions for new issues

🙏 Acknowledgments

Contributors

• Developer Name: Feature implementation, bug fixes
• Designer Name: UI/UX improvements
• Tester Name: Quality assurance and testing

Community

• Thanks to [User] for reporting Issue #123
• Appreciation to [Contributor] for Feature Request #456
• Special thanks to beta testers and early adopters

🔮 What’s Next

Upcoming Features (vX.Y.Z+1)

• Planned Feature: Brief description
• Enhancement: Planned improvement
• Integration: New integration planned

Roadmap

• Q1: Feature A, Enhancement B
• Q2: Major Feature C, Performance improvements
• Q3: Integration D, Mobile enhancements

📞 Support & Feedback

Getting Help

• Documentation
• Issue Tracker
• Community Forum
• Email Support

Reporting Issues

1. Check existing issues
2. Use issue template
3. Provide reproduction steps
4. Include environment details

Release Manager: [Name]
Quality Assurance: [Team]
Documentation: [Team]
Publication: [Date and Time]