Re: Release note Q

Subject: Re: Release note Q
From: Jeff Kontur <Jeff -at- jeffreykontur -dot- com>
To: Erika Yanovich <erika_y -at- rad -dot- com>, TECHWR-L <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com>
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:50:17 +0000

That would vastly improve readability. Another approach: include all headings but if there are no substantive changes, say so. Just 2-3 words, using the same verbiage each time. That way, no one can possibly assume changes were made and you simply “forgot” to mention them.

Jeffrey Kontur
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From: techwr-l-bounces+jeff=jeffreykontur -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com on behalf of Erika Yanovich <erika_y -at- rad -dot- com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 2:40 AM
To: TECHWR-L
Subject: Release note Q

While making some changes to the contents of release notes, we started questioning the entire concept. Is the RN a snapshot of the current situation, or just a "what's new" since the previous one? For example, we have a Compatibility heading. In the snapshot scenario, the text under it remains mostly unchanged through the versions (unless something relevant happens). In the "what's new" approach, if there is no change in compatibility, the entire section is omitted.

What do you all think?

Erika

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