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+Checklist for a Tellico release:
+--------------------------------
+* Add entry in Changelog
+* Set release version in top-level CMakeLists.txt
+* Add release information to org.kde.tellico.appdata.xml
+* Use releaseme/tarme.rb to create a tarball and test the build
+* Tag the release, using vX.Y.Z pattern, and annotating the tag
+* Update tarball and .md5 file
+* Add new version to KDE bugzilla
+      https://bugs.kde.org/editproducts.cgi?action=edit&product=tellico
+
+---------------------------------
+https://community.kde.org/ReleasingSoftware