---
proposal_id: CP-002
title: Release Workflow Formalization
author: aget-framework
date_submitted: 2025-12-26
status: CLOSED
category: process
---

## Abstract

Formalize the AGET release workflow as a PROCESS specification, defining the 7-phase journey from Change Proposal submission through release closure.

## Motivation

The release process existed as implicit knowledge and informal SOPs. This led to:
- L376: Premature completion declarations (skipped validation)
- Inconsistent release mechanics
- No formal decision points

## Proposed Change

Create PROCESS_release_workflow.yaml + .md defining:
- 7 phases: Intake, Scoping, Planning, Implementation, Validation, Release, Closure
- Decision points with GO/NOGO criteria
- Role responsibilities
- Artifact flow

## Impact Assessment

```yaml
impact_assessment:
  breaking: false
  version_impact: minor
  affected_artifacts:
    - artifact_type: process_spec
      artifact_name: PROCESS_release_workflow.yaml
      change_type: create
    - artifact_type: directory
      artifact_name: specs/processes/
      change_type: create
```

## Alternatives Considered

| Option | Rationale |
|--------|-----------|
| SOP only | Lacks formal structure for validation |
| Full BPMN | Too complex for text-based AGET |

## Acceptance Criteria

- [x] PROCESS_release_workflow.yaml published
- [x] PROCESS_release_workflow.md narrative published
- [x] All 7 phases defined
- [x] Learnings applied (L376, L381, L001, L002)

---

## Resolution

```yaml
resolution: accepted
resolution_date: 2025-12-26
resolution_rationale: Prevents L376-class errors
resulting_artifacts:
  - type: process_spec
    path: specs/processes/PROCESS_release_workflow.yaml
  - type: doc
    path: specs/processes/PROCESS_release_workflow.md
version_released: v3.0.0-alpha.1
publication_date: 2025-12-26
```

---

*CP-002: Release Workflow Formalization | Status: CLOSED*
