Feature/workflow

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Change Summary

What does this PR change?
Created workflow docs

Related Issue/Ticket:
https://1inch.atlassian.net/browse/PT1-451

[claude]

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PR Review: Release Flow Documentation

I've reviewed the new RELEASE_FLOW.md documentation. Here's my comprehensive feedback:

✅ Strengths

1. Clear Visual Representation: The Mermaid diagrams effectively illustrate the branching strategy and lifecycle, making it easy to understand the flow at a glance.

2. Well-Structured Content: The document follows a logical progression from overview to specifics, with clear sections for each aspect of the workflow.

3. Practical Examples: Concrete examples like fix/bug-a, feat/feature-x, and audit/finding-1 help readers understand the naming conventions.

4. Comprehensive Coverage: The document covers all essential aspects of the release workflow, including branch prefixes, rules, and key points.

🔍 Areas for Improvement

1. Missing Critical Details:

   • No information about who can create/merge release branches
   • No guidance on version numbering scheme (when to use 1.0 vs 1.1 vs 1.0.1)
   • No mention of CI/CD integration or automated checks
   • No guidance on when to close/archive old release branches

2. Deployment Process Clarity:

   • The "deploy contracts" step lacks detail - what are the exact steps?
   • Should reference the existing DEPLOY.md for deployment procedures
   • No mention of deployment environments (testnet, mainnet, etc.)

3. Edge Cases and Conflicts:

   • How to handle merge conflicts between release branches and main?
   • What happens if a hotfix is needed for multiple active releases?
   • How to propagate critical fixes across multiple active releases?

4. Documentation Consistency:

   • Consider adding links to related docs (DEPLOY.md, TESTING.md, etc.)
   • The ASCII diagram in the Lifecycle section duplicates the Mermaid diagram - consider removing redundancy

📝 Specific Suggestions

1. Add a "Prerequisites" or "Before You Begin" section:

   ## Prerequisites
   - Ensure you have the necessary permissions to create release branches
   - Review semantic versioning guidelines
   - Coordinate with the team on release timing

2. Clarify the audit branch workflow:

   • When are audit branches created? (before/after initial audit?)
   • How long do they typically stay open?
   • What's the review process for audit remediations?

3. Add a troubleshooting or FAQ section for common scenarios:

   • What to do if main has diverged significantly from a release branch
   • How to backport fixes to older releases
   • When to abandon a release branch

4. Consider adding commit message conventions for different branch types to maintain consistency.

⚠️ Potential Issues

• Security: No mention of security review requirements before merging to release branches
• Testing: No reference to testing requirements before deployment (should link to TESTING.md)
• Documentation: No mention of updating documentation/changelog with releases

Overall Assessment

This is a solid foundation for documenting the release workflow. The visual aids and clear structure make it accessible. However, it would benefit from additional operational details, edge case handling, and integration with the project's other documentation. Consider this a living document that should evolve with the team's practices.