release-changelog

Automated changelog generation analyzes git commits and changesets since the last stable tag to compile structured release notes. This process identifies breaking changes and organizes updates into user-friendly Markdown sections like Highlights, Improvements, and Fixes.

Breaking changes detection identifies incompatible updates within commit history and flags them in the changelog. It automatically generates an Upgrade Guide section within the Markdown output, providing users with clear migration paths for the new stable release.

Yes, you need Python, git, and gh installed to process commit history and generate changelogs. Python handles the commit analysis and Markdown formatting, while git and gh provide access to repository history and release tags.

Calendar versioning determines the release version number assigned to the generated changelog. The automated process reads the date-based versioning scheme from repository tags to accurately title and organize the Markdown release notes for the stable release.

Structuring release notes involves organizing commit analysis into distinct Markdown sections: Breaking Changes, Highlights, Improvements, Fixes, and an Upgrade Guide. This user-friendly structure ensures readers can quickly understand the impact of the new stable release.

Changelog generation specifically analyzes commits and changesets since the last stable tag. Processing focuses on capturing the delta between the previous stable release and the upcoming version to ensure accurate release notes.