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Expand Up @@ -81,6 +81,23 @@ Notes:
- Version strings are listed below as _"vx.y.z"_. Substitute for the release
version.

### 0. Pre-release steps

Before preparing a Node.js release, the Build Working Group must be notified at
least one business day in advance of the expected release. Coordinating with
Build is essential to make sure that the CI works, release files are published,
and the release blog post is available on the project website.

Build can be contacted best by opening up an issue on the [Build issue tracker][],
and by posting in `#node-build` on [webchat.freenode.net][].

When preparing a security release, contact Build at least two weekdays in
advance of the expected release. To ensure that the security patch(es) can be
properly tested, run a `node-test-pull-request` job against the `master` branch
of the `nodejs-private/node-private` repository a day or so before the
[CI lockdown procedure][] begins. This is to confirm that Jenkins can properly
access the private repository.

### 1. Cherry-picking from `master` and other branches

Create a new branch named _"vx.y.z-proposal"_, or something similar. Using `git
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_In whatever form you do this..._

[CI lockdown procedure]: https://github.com/nodejs/build/blob/master/doc/jenkins-guide.md#restricting-access-for-security-releases
[Build issue tracker]: https://github.com/nodejs/build/issues/new
[nodejs.org release-post.js script]: https://github.com/nodejs/nodejs.org/blob/master/scripts/release-post.js
[webchat.freenode.net]: https://webchat.freenode.net/