DOC: Add patch release guide to release process#1585
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Add an appendix explaining cherry-pick-based patch releases, covering when to use them, the abbreviated steps, and key differences from regular releases. Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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thanks for adding! the only thing that i might add is what to do for release notes (ik it's in the 10th step but I'm assuming it would look a little different / should highlight the reason for the patch ?)
Co-authored-by: jsong468 <songjustin@microsoft.com>
Address review feedback: clarify that patch release notes should highlight the specific reason for the patch (security fix, critical bug, etc.) and will be shorter than regular release notes. Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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Add an appendix explaining cherry-pick-based patch releases, covering when to use them, the abbreviated steps, and key differences from regular releases.