Feature/automated release notes PR URL: https://github.com/kaifcoder/create-polyglot/pull/56 #56
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- Create template with categorized sections for features, bug fixes, breaking changes - Include placeholders for version info, contributors, and installation instructions - Support dynamic content replacement via template variables - Add sections for upgrade notes and known issues
- Define regex patterns for commit categorization (feat, fix, docs, chore, etc.) - Configure section titles, descriptions, and priorities - Add template and contributor configuration options - Include validation rules and message replacement patterns - Support for customizing GitHub integration and npm package settings
- Add emoji-based type categorization (feat, fix, docs, chore, etc.) - Include 'Release Notes Impact' section to distinguish user-facing changes - Add dedicated section for breaking changes and migration guidance - Improve conventional commit format guidance - Support better automated categorization in release notes generation
- Add GitHub Actions workflow triggered on release creation or manual dispatch - Implement commit categorization using conventional commit patterns - Generate structured release notes with commit links and author attribution - Support automatic release updates and draft release creation - Include contributors list and comparison URLs - Add comprehensive error handling and artifact generation
- Create test scenarios for basic, breaking changes, and comprehensive commits - Implement commit categorization validation logic - Add template generation and content validation tests - Include automatic cleanup of test artifacts - Support multiple test scenarios with configurable parameters - Generate test artifacts for debugging and verification
- Add release notes generation job that triggers before package publication - Ensure release notes are created automatically when releases are published - Maintain existing build and publish functionality - Add proper job dependencies for sequential execution - Include timing coordination for workflow completion
- Explain system architecture and workflow processes - Provide contributor guidelines for better commit messages and PR descriptions - Include maintainer instructions for customization and management - Add troubleshooting guide and common issues resolution - Document categorization logic and template customization options - Include best practices and future enhancement suggestions
- Document the automated release notes generation capabilities - Explain benefits for contributors and maintainers - Include guidance on conventional commits and PR templates - Link to comprehensive documentation - Highlight system integration with CI/CD pipeline
- Include dedicated section for performance improvements and code refactoring - Improve categorization of internal code quality changes - Better separation of concerns in release notes structure
- Add placeholder replacement for new refactoring section - Ensure all template variables are properly substituted - Maintain consistency with existing section handling
- Define patterns for refactor and performance commits - Add section configuration with proper title and description - Improve commit categorization for code quality changes
- Document new refactoring and performance section - Explain enhanced categorization for code quality improvements - Keep documentation current with template changes
- Create test script for refactoring commit categorization - Ensure new section is properly tested in release notes generation
- Clean up development artifacts - Maintain clean repository structure
- Create documentation file to track future enhancements - Establish process for continuous improvement of the system
BhaskarKulshrestha
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Nov 14, 2025
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Summary
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