[RELEASE] v0.4.4

[iameskild]

Release Checklist

Release details

Scheduled release date - 2022/8/18

Release captain responsible - @iameskild

Starting point - a new release is out

• [x] Create this issue to track and discuss the upcoming release.
• [x] Use the previous release issue for any final release-specific discussions, then close.
  • This can be a good time to debrief and discuss improvements to the release process.

Looking forward - planning

• [x] Create milestone for next release (if it doesn't already exist) and link it back here.
• [x] Triage bugs to determine what be should included in the release and add it to the milestone.
• [x] What new features, if any, will be included in the release and add it to the milestone.
  • This will be, in large part, determined by the roadmap.
  • Is there a focus for this release (i.e. UX/UI, stabilitation, etc.)?

Pre-release process

• [x] Decide on a date for the release.
  • What outstanding issues need to be addressed?
  • Has documentation been updated appropriately?
  • Are there any breaking changes that should be highlighted?
  • Are there any upstream releases we are waiting on?
  • Do we need to update the dask versions in the qhub-dask?
  • Will there be an accompanying blog post?
• [ ] Prepare for the release.
  • [x] Announce build freeze.
  • [ ] Release Candidate (RC) cycle.
    • Is this a hotfix?
      • [x] Create a new branch off of the last version tag.
        • Use this branch to cut the pre-release and the "official" release.
      • [x] git cherry-pick the commits that should be included.
    • [ ] Perform end-to-end testing. Use the Testing Checklist template.
      • For minor releases, relying on the end-to-end integration tests might suffice.
    • [x] Cut RC via GHA release workflow (w/ "This is a pre-release" checked).
    • [ ] End-user validation.
      • If possible, pull in volunteers to help test.
      • (Repeat steps if necessary)
  • [ ] Update RELEASE.md notes.

Cut the official release

• [ ] Tag, build and push docker images
• [ ] Update and cut release for qhub-dask meta package on Conda-Forge.
• [ ] Cut Test PyPI release via manual workflow_dispatch.
• [ ] Cut PyPI release via GHA release workflow.
  • Copy release notes from RELEASE.md.
• [ ] Merge automated release PR for qhub on Conda-Forge.

[iameskild]

Milestone: https://github.com/Quansight/qhub/milestone/14

[iameskild]

Testing checklist: https://github.com/Quansight/qhub/issues/1400

[iameskild]

Last Wednesday, we were asked to include the fixes/changes outlined in #1418. This has had the effect of pushing out the release once more.

[iameskild]

v0.4.4 has been released!