Changelog

. It pulls back the curtain on the development process, showing users exactly what has been modified, added, or removed. For power users and stakeholders, this is a tool for risk management

Physical location matters. Users should find the CHANGELOG in under 10 seconds. There are three standard locations: CHANGELOG

. A consistent, well-maintained changelog signals that a project is alive, cared for, and responsive to its community. The art of the changelog also reflects a project's CHANGELOG

You should automate the release process, but you should fully automate the writing of the CHANGELOG. CHANGELOG