The process of managing entries assumes that you document known issues in the work items. To do this correctly, please read the documentation under the "Release Note Tab Extension" tab.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Creation of an Upcoming Feature: Capture the upcoming feature as a work item and provide all relevant information in the Release Note Tab extension.
- Defining the Query: When creating the entry, define a query that specifically searches for work items containing upcoming features. This query is executed every time the entry is retrieved.
- Automatic Update: The query ensures that the work items are automatically reconciled to determine if an upcoming feature exists for them. This eliminates the need for a manual import process, as the items always remain up-to-date.
Advantages
- Continuous Update: The work items are updated in real-time, so the current status of the upcoming features is always displayed.
- Efficiency: The automated process saves time and reduces errors that could arise from manual updates.
- Transparency: Through central management and automatic updating, all team members always have access to the latest information.
Example
Imagine your team regularly creates work items for upcoming features. Your defined query in the entry only lists features that are, for example, in the "In Development" or "Planned" status.
- Active Features: As long as a feature is still in development or planned, it remains in the list of upcoming features. When new features are captured, they are automatically added to the list.
- Completed Features: Once a feature is completed and released by the team, its status changes. This feature will then no longer be displayed in the list of upcoming features when the query is next retrieved and thus disappears from the entry.
This process ensures that your release notes are always up-to-date and only list the relevant, yet unreleased features. As soon as a feature is completed and released, it is documented in the release notes, ensuring a seamless and automated workflow.