Enhance Release Process: Implement Automated Release Management and Notes Generation

[YidiDev]

• Do only one thing
• Non-breaking API changes
• Tested

What did this pull request do?

This pull request streamlines the release management process for GORM by integrating a new GitHub Actions workflow for automated release creation and notes generation. The updated workflow automatically generates release notes and publishes new releases corresponding to semantic version tags pushed to the repository.

User Case Description

Motivation

The current process of managing releases can be time-consuming and prone to human error, as it requires manual intervention. By automating the creation and documentation of releases, we aim to increase productivity, ensure consistency, and improve the overall user experience for accessing GORM versions.

Implementation Details

• Workflow: Introduced a new GitHub Actions workflow configured to trigger directly on the creation of new versioned tags (v*.*.*).
• Files Added:
  • Release Drafter Configuration: .github/release-drafter.yml
    • Uses labels such as feature, bug, and chore to categorize release changes.
  • Release Workflow: .github/workflows/create-release.yml
    • Automates the steps of generating release notes and creating a published release.
• Actions Used:
  • release-drafter/release-drafter@v6: Automatically assembles release notes based on changes and labels.
  • actions/create-release@v1: Publishes the release with the generated notes synchronized to the newly pushed tag.

Benefits

• Efficiency: Automates the release process, thus conserving valuable time for maintainers.
• Accuracy: Reduces manual errors and ensures that each tagged version has consistent release documentation.
• User Empowerment: Provides users with immediately available and detailed release notes, organized by category.

How did you test this code?

• Prototyping in a Separate Repository: Implemented and verified the workflow execution in a controlled environment by simulating tag pushes.
• Release Note Validation: Confirmed the accuracy of generated release notes during several trial runs, ensuring all significant changes are captured.
• Logs and Monitoring: Analyzed workflow logs for successful steps, error handling, and correct output.

Additional Notes

• Non-Breaking Change: This workflow enhancement does not introduce changes that affect the main GORM functions or APIs.
• Focused Modification: The pull request solely targets the new automation of release processes.
• Documentation: Added inline comments within the workflow definitions to facilitate future modifications or reviews.
• Adherence to Guidelines: All changes align with GORM's contribution standards.