GitHub Release
Noun · Open Source
Definitions
A tagged release entry on GitHub used to package release notes, binaries, source snapshots, and version milestones in a repository. It is a standard way to communicate shipped versions to users and automation systems.
In plain English: A published version entry on GitHub that groups release notes and downloadable assets.
Example: "The patch was out, but users didn’t trust it until the GitHub release notes explained the migration steps clearly."
Related Terms
- GitHub Discussions
- GitHub Marketplace
- GitHub Sponsors
- GitHub Template
- Issue Template
- LTS Release
- Major Version
- Minor Version
- Package Publishing
- Point Release
- Release Cadence
- Release Checklist
- Release Cycle
- Release Strategy
- Rolling Release
- Semver Convention
- Stable Release
- Template Repository
- Version Bump
- Version Policy
- Versioning Strategy
- Application Version
- Code Version
- Package Version
- Release Tag