# 551 Implementation 949e4ac3

> Implementation Guide

- Skill: `tools-only/551-implementation-949e4ac3` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tools-only/551-implementation-949e4ac3`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/551-implementation-949e4ac3/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/551-implementation-949e4ac3

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# Implementation Guide

1. **Configure Version Strategy**
   - Define commit type to version mapping
   - Set branch policies for releases
   - Configure pre-release handling (alpha, beta, rc)

2. **Set Up Automation**
   - Install semantic-release or equivalent
   - Configure CI/CD integration
   - Set up publishing credentials

3. **Prepare Release**
   - Review commits since last release
   - Cascade analyzes and suggests version bump
   - Generate changelog preview

4. **Execute Release**
   - Trigger release workflow
   - Review generated changelog
   - Verify published artifacts

5. **Post-Release Tasks**
   - Merge release branch if applicable
   - Announce release to stakeholders
   - Monitor for post-release issues