[RM] Creates a new branch release/monthly_<releaseName>_<releaseNumber> after the previous major or minor/bugfix release has been deployed to Production (see conventions in “Branching Definitions & Naming Conventions”).
[dev] Develops the change in the majordev1 sandbox.
[dev] Creates a new feature/* branch from master (per “Branching Definitions & Naming Conventions”).
[dev] Opens a Merge Request (MR) from feature/* to majorint and deploys the changes.
[dev] Once validated in majorint, updates the Jira user story to “Ready for INT”, assigns it to the Release Manager, and provides required details (e.g., Fix Version).
[dev] Opens an MR from feature/* to the target release branch.
[Tech lead / Tech lead backup] Reviews and approves the MR if it meets the required quality checks.
[RM] Creates the INT validation MR (<releaseName> - Validation to INT) (one-time per release).
[RM] After successful INT validation, merges the release branch into the INT branch.
[RM] Coordinates component deployments and supports resolution of unit test issues in INT.
[RM] Update Jira status to "IN INT" and assign the jiras to testing team
[PO] After successful INT testing, updates the Jira user story to “Ready for UAT”, assigns it to the Release Manager, and provides required details (e.g., Fix Version). Note: UAT validation and deployment occur only after the minor/bugfix release has been promoted from UAT to Production.
[RM] Creates the UAT validation MR (<releaseName> - Validation to UAT) (one-time per release).
[RM] Merges the release branch into the UAT branch.
[RM] Coordinates component deployments and supports resolution of unit test issues in UAT.
[RM] Update Jira status to "IN UAT" and assign the jiras to testing team
[PO] After successful UAT testing, updates the Jira user story to “Ready for Release”, assigns it to the Release Manager, and provides required details (e.g., Fix Version).
[RM] Creates the Production validation MR (<releaseName> - Validation to PROD).
[RM] Merges the release branch into master, which triggers validation again.
[RM] Initiates the Quick Deploy and completes the required post-deployment activities.
[RM] Coordinates component deployments and supports resolution of unit test issues in PRD.
[RM] Update Jira status to "Released" and assign the jiras to testing team
[RM] Communicates the deployment completion and confirmation status to all SF team members.
[RM] Performs the retrofit/back promotion of the changes to minordev and bugfix branches, as applicable.