diff --git a/docs/release-process.md b/docs/release-process.md index f9bb1d1fe71..b73274d028f 100644 --- a/docs/release-process.md +++ b/docs/release-process.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ A release managers role includes making packaged source code from the canonical available according to their release schedule. The release schedule for their branch is available on a Wiki page, for example - [PHP 8.0 release schedule](https://wiki.php.net/todo/php80) +[PHP 8.0 release schedule](https://wiki.php.net/todo/php80) There are two types of release: @@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ The process of making packaged source available and announcing availability is e in detail below. The process differs slightly for non-stable and stable releases. Before a release manager can begin their work, there are several things that must happen, -explained at the end of this document in - [New Release Manager Checklist](#new-release-manager-checklist). +explained at the end of this document in +[New Release Manager Checklist](#new-release-manager-checklist). ## General notes and tips @@ -422,8 +422,9 @@ branch: next minor or major release, issue a call for volunteers on internals@lists.php.net (cf. http://news.php.net/php.internals/98652). - 2. Make sure that there are two or more volunteers, and hold a vote if - necessary (see + 2. Make sure that there are two or more volunteers. Typically, one should be a + veteran release manager (having previously served as a php-src release manager), + while the other one (or two) should be rookies. Hold a vote if necessary (see https://wiki.php.net/rfc/releaseprocess#release_managers_selection). 3. Help the new release managers with their first steps.