What is it?

Software project that does not contribute directly to  RC or RI, or that is an "upstream" dependency for RC or RI. (e.g., Barometer, Functest, other test projects)

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The self release process enables any participating software project to have releases separate from the major Anuket releases.

Announcement of Self Releases

Inclusion in a Major Release

Projects using the self release process may include a previously announced self release in a major Anuket release, as follows:

1. Project selects intermediate release for inclusion in an Anuket release and presents it to the TSC for review.
   1. Must complete review by M4
   2. Presentation to TSC should include topics found in project release plan template