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+.. _release-notes:
+
+=============
+Release notes
+=============
+
+Introduction
+~~~~~~~~~~~~
+
+Trove uses the following release notes sections:
+
+- ``features`` --- for new features or functionality; these should ideally
+  refer to the blueprint being implemented;
+- ``fixes`` --- for fixes closing bugs; these must refer to the bug being
+  closed;
+- ``upgrade`` --- for notes relevant when upgrading from previous version;
+  these should ideally be added only between major versions; required when
+  the proposed change affects behaviour in a non-backwards compatible way or
+  generally changes something impactful;
+- ``deprecations`` --- to track deprecated features; relevant changes may
+  consist of only the commit message and the release note;
+- ``prelude`` --- filled in by the PTL or Cores before each release or RC.
+
+Other release note types may be applied per common sense.
+Each change should include a release note unless being a ``TrivialFix``
+change or affecting only docs or CI. Such changes should `not` include
+a release note to avoid confusion.
+Remember release notes are mostly for end users which, in case of Trove,
+are OpenStack administrators/operators.
+In case of doubt, the core team will let you know what is required.
+
+To add a release note, run the following command:
+
+.. code-block:: console
+
+   tox -e venv -- reno new <summary-line-with-dashes>
+
+All release notes can be inspected by browsing ``releasenotes/notes``
+directory. Further on this page we show reno templates, examples and how to
+make use of them.
+
+.. note::
+
+  The term `release note` is often abbreviated to `reno` as it is the name of
+  the tool that is used to manage the release notes.
+
+To generate renos in HTML format in ``releasenotes/build``, run:
+
+.. code-block:: console
+
+   tox -e releasenotes
+
+Note this requires the release note to be tracked by ``git`` so you
+have to at least add it to the ``git``'s staging area.
+
+The release notes are linted in the CI system. To lint locally, run:
+
+.. code-block:: console
+
+   tox -e pep8
+
+The above lints all of documentation at once.
+
+Templates and examples
+~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+
+All approved release notes end up being published on a dedicated site:
+
+   https://docs.openstack.org/releasenotes/trove/
+
+When looking for examples, it is advised to consider browsing the page above
+for a similar type of change and then comparing with their source
+representation in ``releasenotes/notes``.
+
+The sections below give further guidelines. Please try to follow them but note
+they are not set in stone and sometimes a different wording might be more
+appropriate. In case of doubt, the core team will be happy to help.
+
+Features
+--------
+
+Template
+++++++++
+
+.. path releasenotes/templates/feature.yml
+.. code-block:: yaml
+
+   ---
+   features:
+     - |
+       Implements [some feature].
+       [Can be described using multiple sentences if necessary.]
+       [Limitations worth mentioning can be included as well.]
+       `Stroy [Story id] <https://storyboard.openstack.org/#!/story/[Story id]>`__
+
+
+Example
++++++++
+
+Implementing blueprint with id `letsencrypt-https`, we use ``reno`` to generate
+the scaffolded file:
+
+.. code-block:: console
+
+   tox -e venv -- reno new --from-template releasenotes/templates/feature.yml blueprint-letsencrypt-https
+
+And then fill it out with the following content:
+
+.. code-block:: yaml
+
+   ---
+   features:
+     - |
+       Implements support for hassle-free integration with Let's Encrypt.
+       The support is limited to operators in the underworld.
+       For more details check the TLS docs of Trove.
+       `Stroy xxx <https://storyboard.openstack.org/#!/story/xxx>`__
+
+
+Fixes
+-----
+
+Template
+++++++++
+
+.. path releasenotes/templates/fix.yml
+.. code-block:: yaml
+
+   ---
+   fixes:
+     - |
+       Fixes [some bug].
+       [Can be described using multiple sentences if necessary.]
+       [Possibly also giving the previous behaviour description.]
+       `Stroy [Story id] <https://storyboard.openstack.org/#!/story/[Story id]>`__
+
+Example
++++++++
+
+Fixing bug number `1889611`, we use ``reno`` to generate the scaffolded file:
+
+.. code-block:: console
+
+   tox -e venv -- reno new --from-template releasenotes/templates/fix.yml bug-1889611
+
+And then fill it out with the following content:
+
+.. code-block:: yaml
+
+   ---
+   fixes:
+     - |
+       Fixes ``create-datastore`` action doesn't work for the mysql datastore.
+       `LP#xxx <https://storyboard.openstack.org/#!/story/xxx>`__