Created Release a new version (markdown)

Release-a-new-version.md

@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+# Release a new release
+
+These instructions are intended for Strawberry developers who want to release a new version.
+
+## Checklist
+
+- Make sure all critical issues reported on GitHub, or on the forum are solved.
+- Make sure all builds are successful on GitHub, and on Buildbot.
+- Ideally wait at least 1-2 weeks after larger changes to allow testing.
+- Make sure all languages from Zanata that are 90% or more complete are included.
+
+## Create release
+
+1. Update the Changelog file by looking at the git log from the time of the last release.
+2. Bump the version number in `cmake/Version.cmake`, `Changelog` and `snap/snapcraft.yaml`.
+3. Create a new release on Github tagged with the new version commit.
+4. Wait until binaries are finished by Buildlbot.
+
+## Update sites with the new release
+
+1. Add all the files to the GitHub release.
+2. Add all the files to files.strawberrymusicplayer.org.
+3. Update the Strawberry website with the new version.
+4. Update the macOS and Windows sparkle feeds.
+5. Update the openSUSE package at https://build.opensuse.org/package/show/multimedia:apps/strawberry
+6. Update the Snap at https://snapcraft.io/strawberry
+7. Update AppImageHub at https://www.appimagehub.com/p/1288971
+8. Update https://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Strawberry
+
+## Announce the new release
+
+- Announce the new release on the forums announcements.
+- Announce it on Facebook.