hidapi/HACKING.txt

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This file is mostly for the maintainer.
Updating a Version:
1. Update VERSION file.
2. HID_API_VERSION_MAJOR/HID_API_VERSION_MINOR/HID_API_VERSION_PATCH in hidapi.h.
Before firing a new release:
1. Run the "Checks" Githtub Action
2. Make sure no defects are found at: https://scan.coverity.com/projects/hidapi
3. Fix if any
Firing a new release:
1. Update the Version (if not yet updated).
2. Prepare the Release Notes.
3. Store the Release Notes into a file.
4. Create locally an annotated git tag with release notes attached, e.g.: `git tag -aF ../hidapi_release_notes hidapi-<VERSION>`
5. Push newly created tag: `git push origin hidapi-<VERSION>`
6. Grab the hidapi-win.zip from Summary page of "GitHub Builds" Action for latest master build.
7. Create a Github Release with hidapi-win.zip attached, for newly created tag.