Release notes are poems for the indifferent.
After every release, we write our verses of progress into the void. A reflection on why we still document what few will read, and who we’re really writing it for.
We write them carefully, knowing they’ll be skimmed - if read at all.
The Moment of Inspiration
The team had just completed a major release.
Months of planning, refactoring, testing, fixing, and late-night calls - done.
The features were thoughtful, the details precise.
On Monday morning, we posted the release notes.
A masterpiece of clarity: concise summaries, helpful links, screenshots, and even a few jokes.