Add New Release

Adding a new release is the primary method for documenting updates, features, and fixes for your products. Through the Changeloger Release Builder, you can efficiently organize and publish version histories for your users.

Table of Contents

• How to Add a New Release
• Supported Change Types

How to Add a New Release

Follow these steps to create and publish a new version for your software product within the WordPress dashboard:

• Navigate to Changeloger > Releases.
• Select the specific product you wish to update from the sidebar.
• Click the Add New button to open the release form.
• Enter the Version number (e.g., 1.0.0, 2.5.1).
• Select the Release Date using the provided date picker.
• Set the Status to either Published or Draft.
• Use the Add Item button to populate the change details.
• For each change item, select the appropriate Type and enter a descriptive summary.
• Click Save to commit your changes.

Supported Change Types

Categorizing changes correctly helps users understand the nature of the update. The following types are available by default:

• Feature: New functionality added to the product.
• Fix: Bug corrections and resolved issues.
• Improvement: Performance enhancements and general optimizations.
• Tweaked: Minor adjustments or UI refinements.
• Deprecated: Features marked for future removal.
• Security: Critical security patches.
• Removed: Features that have been entirely taken out.

By keeping your releases organized, you ensure that your users have a clear and professional reference for your product development lifecycle.