Release Notes

Goal

Turn merged changes into usable release notes.

Best Tools

• Codex
• Continue
• GitHub Copilot

Recommended Prompt

Summarize user-facing changes from these commits.
Separate fixes, features, and breaking changes.

Step-by-Step

1. gather commit range
2. classify changes
3. write customer-safe summary

CLI Examples

cn -p "draft release notes from the last 10 commits"

IDE Examples

• use GitHub-centric tools against the release branch

Review Checklist

• user-facing wording
• breaking changes called out

Common Mistakes

• leaking internal-only implementation details

Team Standard

Human owner approves final notes.