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diff --git a/docs/releases.txt b/docs/releases.txt index 8119e8cf..5d1419be 100644 --- a/docs/releases.txt +++ b/docs/releases.txt @@ -1,4 +1,18 @@ -========================== -Setuptools Release Process -========================== +=============== +Release Process +=============== +In order to allow for rapid, predictable releases, Setuptools uses a +mechanical technique for releases. The release script, ``release.py`` in the +repository, defines the details of the releases, and is executed by the +`jaraco.packaging <https://bitbucket.org/jaraco/jaraco.packaging>`_ release +module. The script does some checks (some interactive) and fully automates +the release process. + +A Setuptools release manager must have maintainer access on PyPI to the +project and administrative access to the BitBucket project. + +Release Managers +---------------- + +Currently, the project has one release manager, Jason R. Coombs. |