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release postmortem
About this tag
The release postmortem tag on WindowsForum.com covers detailed retrospective analyses of software releases, with a focus on Microsoft's PowerShell 7.6 LTS. These postmortems examine what went wrong, why schedules slipped, and what changes are planned to prevent similar issues. They treat release engineering as a product feature, affecting Windows automation, enterprise administration, and cross-platform scripting. The tag is relevant for IT professionals and developers who rely on timely, stable releases for rollout planning and validation.
Microsoft’s latest PowerShell mea culpa is more than a routine postmortem; it is a signal that the company now sees release engineering as a product feature, not just a back-office discipline. After a delayed PowerShell 7.6 LTS launch, the PowerShell team has publicly walked through what went...