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--- newdevs:git:create [2023/06/01 11:59] – update branch name from master to main gmcharlton
+++ newdevs:git:create [2024/03/12 15:10] (current) – tmccanna
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     * To stage //all// changed files, use: git add -A
     * If you accidentally stage a file you didn't mean to, you can unstage it: git reset HEAD myfilename.txt
+  - If you are adding a new feature (as opposed to a bug fix), you will also need to create a release note file. Look in the RELEASE_NOTES_NEXT folder for a template and examples:
+    * https://git.evergreen-ils.org/?p=Evergreen.git;a=tree;f=docs/RELEASE_NOTES_NEXT
   - Commit the staged changes: **git commit -s**
     * Note: The -s portion adds the sign-off line for you.
-  - When your text editor opens to write the commit message, the first line should be the launchpad number and name, followed by the description (with test instructions if relevant), followed by your sign off. For example:
+  - When your text editor opens to write the commit message, the first line should be the launchpad number and name, followed by the description (with test instructions if relevant), then a brief release note line (written in present tense), and then followed by your sign off. For example:
   LP#1406387 Fix for Holds Placement Advanced Options
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   [4] Test placing a hold directly from the catalog and confirm that the
   staff or patron barcode is carried over from the main hold page.
+  Release-note: Fixes issue where staff barcode populated the staff client advanced holds screen.
   Signed-off-by:  Jane Hacker <jhacker@example.org>