These release notes could be accessible from Jira via a URL and similarly this document can point to Jira tickets.

A proposal for documentation includes information on sub-projects, epics and non-specific releases. This needs to contain the following information.

Release Notes

General picture of what the release is, what impact it has on the system and what new functionality is contained within it.

Impact

Impact of the new functionality on the existing infrastructure and processes. For example

• New hardware requirements

• Changes to print layouts

• Process retraining

Training

Any specific training which is required.

Communication of Plan

Include planned release and rollout dates. Can a UAT environment be put in place prior to going live?