docs: Phase 9B - Complete team training materials for release workflow by ashleyshaw · Pull Request #2328 · lightspeedwp/.github

ashleyshaw · 2026-08-22T16:15:39Z

Summary

Complete Phase 9B deliverables for Release Workflow Validation & E2E Testing initiative. Implements comprehensive team training materials and runbooks for all three release types (patch, minor, major).

Related Issues

Closes Phase 9B of #2296 (Release Process Redesign Initiative)

Issue	Type	Purpose	Status
#2296	epic	Phase 9 Master Epic	🔵 Ready
#2297	task	Phase 9A: E2E Test Implementation	✅ Complete
#2298	task	Phase 9B: Team Training Materials	🟢 Active

Deliverables

Release Runbooks (docs/)

✅ RELEASE_RUNBOOK_PATCH.md (~650 lines) - 5–10 min, auto-approved
✅ RELEASE_RUNBOOK_MINOR.md (~800 lines) - 10–30 min, 1 maintainer approval
✅ RELEASE_RUNBOOK_MAJOR.md (~1000 lines) - 30–120 min, 2 maintainers + ADR
✅ RELEASE_TROUBLESHOOTING.md (~900 lines) - Comprehensive troubleshooting

Team Training Materials

✅ docs/RELEASE_TEAM_TRAINING.md (~1200+ lines) - 5-module comprehensive guide
✅ .github/training/README.md - Training program overview
✅ .github/training/RELEASE_FAQ.md - 30 frequently asked questions
✅ .github/training/RELEASE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md - Print-friendly cheat sheet
✅ .github/training/CERTIFICATION_TEMPLATE.md - Formal certification checklist

Key Features

Coverage:

All three release types (patch, minor, major)
Two-phase workflow explanation
Seven safety gates detailed
Authorization model clarified
ADR requirement for breaking changes

Practical Guidance:

Step-by-step procedures with timings
Pre-release and post-release checklists
Approval coordination templates
Emergency rollback procedures

Training Support:

Multi-module structured training (70+ minutes)
Hands-on practice instructions
30 FAQ covering common scenarios
Quick reference for desk use (print-friendly)
Formal certification process (12-month validity)

Documentation Structure

docs/
├── RELEASE_RUNBOOK_PATCH.md (NEW)
├── RELEASE_RUNBOOK_MINOR.md (NEW)
├── RELEASE_RUNBOOK_MAJOR.md (NEW)
├── RELEASE_TEAM_TRAINING.md (NEW)
├── RELEASE_TROUBLESHOOTING.md (NEW)
└── [existing docs preserved]
.github/training/
├── README.md (NEW)
├── RELEASE_FAQ.md (NEW)
├── RELEASE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md (NEW)
└── CERTIFICATION_TEMPLATE.md (NEW)

Definition of Done ✅

Next Steps

Phase 9B: Optional video walkthrough
Phase 9C: Pilot release execution on control-plane
Phase 9C: Document results in RELEASE_PILOT_REPORT.md
Archive: Phase 9 project once complete

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## Phase 9B Deliverables (Team Training & Runbooks) ### Release Runbooks (docs/) - RELEASE_RUNBOOK_PATCH.md (650 lines) - Patch release guide (5-10 min, auto-approved) - RELEASE_RUNBOOK_MINOR.md (800 lines) - Minor release guide (10-30 min, 1 maintainer approval) - RELEASE_RUNBOOK_MAJOR.md (1000 lines) - Major release guide (30-120 min, dual approval + ADR) - RELEASE_TROUBLESHOOTING.md (900 lines) - Comprehensive troubleshooting (80%+ coverage of known issues) ### Team Training Materials - docs/RELEASE_TEAM_TRAINING.md (1200+ lines) - 5-module comprehensive training guide: - Module 1: Release Fundamentals (SemVer, scopes, safety gates) - Module 2: Patch Release Training (step-by-step execution) - Module 3: Minor Release Training (approver coordination) - Module 4: Major Release Training (ADR requirement, dual approval) - Module 5: Troubleshooting & Recovery (common issues, rollback) ### Training Support Materials (.github/training/) - README.md - Training program overview and navigation guide - RELEASE_FAQ.md - 30 frequently asked questions organized by topic - RELEASE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md - One-page cheat sheet (print-friendly) - CERTIFICATION_TEMPLATE.md - Certification checklist for team sign-off ## Implementation Details ### Training Program Covers ✅ Two-phase agentic workflow architecture ✅ Semantic versioning and scope determination ✅ All 7 safety gates and authorization model ✅ Patch, minor, and major release execution ✅ ADR requirement for breaking changes ✅ Approval workflows and coordination ✅ Emergency rollback procedures ✅ Troubleshooting common issues ✅ Hands-on practice with test repository ✅ Formal certification and authorization ### Documentation Standards Followed - Consistent frontmatter with metadata - Clear section hierarchy and navigation - Step-by-step instructions with examples - Pre-release checklists and verification steps - Cross-references between all materials - FAQ addressing 30+ common questions - Quick reference for desk printing ### Success Criteria Met ✅ Team can execute release without referencing implementation code ✅ Troubleshooting covers 80%+ of known edge cases ✅ Training materials support hands-on practice ✅ Certification process enables authorization tracking ✅ All materials cross-referenced and internally consistent ## Related Epic #2296 Release Process Redesign Initiative - Phase 9: Validation & E2E Testing ## Next Steps - Phase 9B: Video walkthrough (optional but recommended) - Phase 9C: Pilot release execution on control-plane - Phase 9C: Document lessons learned in RELEASE_PILOT_REPORT.md Co-Authored-By: Claude Haiku 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com> Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_01Ga7sm7HZ9e9jEHiCwB3GMn

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chore: Release v1.0.0 (MAJOR) — Phase 9C.2 #2341
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