sf-agent-framework/sf-core/tasks/release-planning.md

AI Agent Orchestration Framework for Salesforce Development - Two-phase architecture with 70% context reduction

# Release Planning

## Purpose

Plan and coordinate Salesforce releases to ensure smooth deployments, minimal
disruption, and successful adoption of new capabilities.

## Instructions

1. **Release Strategy**
   - Define release cadence
   - Establish release types:
     - Major releases
     - Minor releases
     - Hotfixes
     - Emergency fixes
   - Plan release windows
   - Set quality gates

2. **Scope Management**
   - Gather feature requests
   - Prioritize requirements
   - Define release content
   - Manage dependencies
   - Control scope creep

3. **Timeline Development**
   - Create release schedule
   - Plan development sprints
   - Schedule testing phases
   - Allocate stabilization time
   - Define deployment dates

4. **Resource Coordination**
   - Assign team members
   - Plan capacity
   - Coordinate environments
   - Schedule testing resources
   - Arrange deployment support

5. **Risk Planning**
   - Identify release risks
   - Develop mitigation plans
   - Plan rollback procedures
   - Create contingencies
   - Document escalations

6. **Communication Plan**
   - Identify stakeholders
   - Create release notes
   - Plan training sessions
   - Schedule announcements
   - Prepare support materials

## Input Requirements

- Product roadmap
- Feature backlog
- Team capacity
- Environment availability
- Business calendar
- Compliance requirements

## Output Format

- Release Plan Package:
  - Release calendar
  - Feature manifest
  - Resource plan
  - Risk register
  - Communication plan
  - Deployment checklist
  - Success metrics

## Release Components

- **Features**: New functionality
- **Enhancements**: Improvements
- **Fixes**: Bug resolutions
- **Technical Debt**: Platform updates
- **Documentation**: User guides
- **Training**: Enablement materials

## Release Phases

- Planning and scoping
- Development execution
- Testing and validation
- UAT and approval
- Deployment preparation
- Production release
- Post-release support

## Best Practices

- Plan releases proactively
- Communicate early and often
- Test thoroughly
- Automate deployments
- Monitor post-release
- Gather feedback
- Continuously improve