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docs: add release candidate process (RC checklist + sign-off)#92

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docs: add release candidate process (RC checklist + sign-off)#92
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Summary

Adds a comprehensive release candidate process document at docs/RELEASE.md covering the full RC lifecycle for morph releases.

What's included

  • RC Lifecycle — feature freeze → RC1 → feedback → RC2 (if needed) → final release
  • RC1 Checklist — code quality, documentation, migration/compatibility, performance, and release infrastructure checks
  • RC2 Checklist — fix verification, regression checks, minimal scope (bug fixes only)
  • Sign-off Criteria — clear go/no-go table (CI green, zero blockers, conformance pass, no perf regressions, docs complete, soak time elapsed)
  • Release Procedure — step-by-step: finalize changelog, tag, verify artifacts across all install methods
  • Rollback Plan — severity-based response matrix with yank, patch release, and hotfix procedures
  • Post-Release Checklist — verification, benchmark archival, version bump

Linked Issue

Fixes #86

Part of #80 (v0.6.0 — Adoption, Stability, and Release Discipline)

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Defines the full release candidate lifecycle for morph releases:
- RC1/RC2 checklists covering code quality, docs, compatibility, and perf
- Sign-off criteria table for promoting RC to final release
- Step-by-step release procedure (changelog, tagging, verification)
- Rollback plan with severity-based response matrix
- Yank/patch/hotfix procedures for critical issues
- Post-release checklist

Fixes #86
@alvinreal alvinreal merged commit 1590e45 into main Feb 24, 2026
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Release Candidate Process (RC1/RC2 checklist + sign-off)

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