Most release decisions happen in Slack and disappear. A decision log preserves the reasoning that shapes future releases.
Keep it short and consistent.
What to log
Record scope cuts, rollbacks, rollout changes, and major tradeoffs. Skip minor tweaks.
A simple template
Decision: Context: Alternatives: Why: Revisit date:
Assign an owner
One person should own the log for each release, usually the release owner.
Review quarterly
Review the log quarterly to identify recurring tradeoffs and systemic issues.
How ReleaseMind helps
ReleaseMind keeps decision logs next to release artifacts so the reasoning never gets lost.
