Update HOWTORELEASE

* Remove the CHANGELOG step now that it is automated;
* Overall clean-up and formatting, trying to make the steps more
  explicit;
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.. important::
pytest releases must be prepared on **linux** because the docs and examples expect
pytest releases must be prepared on **Linux** because the docs and examples expect
to be executed in that platform.
#. Install development dependencies in a virtual environment with::
pip3 install -r tasks/requirements.txt
#. Create a branch ``release-X.Y.Z`` with the version for the release. Make sure it is up to date
with the latest ``master`` (for patch releases) and with the latest ``features`` merged with
the latest ``master`` (for minor releases). Ensure your are in a clean work tree.
#. Create a branch ``release-X.Y.Z`` with the version for the release.
#. Check and finalize ``CHANGELOG.rst`` (will be automated soon).
* **patch releases**: from the latest ``master``;
#. Execute to automatically generate docs, announcements and upload a package to
* **minor releases**: from the latest ``features``; then merge with the latest ``master``;
Ensure your are in a clean work tree.
#. Generate docs, changelog, announcements and upload a package to
your ``devpi`` staging server::
invoke generate.pre_release <VERSION> <DEVPI USER> --password <DEVPI PASSWORD>
If ``--password`` is not given, it is assumed the user is already logged in. If you don't have
an account, please ask for one!
If ``--password`` is not given, it is assumed the user is already logged in ``devpi``.
If you don't have an account, please ask for one.
#. Run from multiple machines::
#. Open a PR for this branch targeting ``master``.
devpi use https://devpi.net/USER/dev
devpi test pytest==VERSION
#. Test the package
Alternatively, you can use `devpi-cloud-tester <https://github.com/nicoddemus/devpi-cloud-tester>`_ to test
the package on AppVeyor and Travis (follow instructions on the ``README``).
* **Manual method**
#. Check that tests pass for relevant combinations with::
Run from multiple machines::
devpi use https://devpi.net/USER/dev
devpi test pytest==VERSION
Check that tests pass for relevant combinations with::
devpi list pytest
or look at failures with "devpi list -f pytest".
* **CI servers**
#. Feeling confident? Publish to PyPI::
Configure a repository as per-instructions on
devpi-cloud-test_ to test the package on Travis_ and AppVeyor_.
All test environments should pass.
#. Publish to PyPI::
invoke generate.publish_release <VERSION> <DEVPI USER> <PYPI_NAME>
where PYPI_NAME is the name of pypi.python.org as configured in your ``~/.pypirc``
file `for devpi <http://doc.devpi.net/latest/quickstart-releaseprocess.html?highlight=pypirc#devpi-push-releasing-to-an-external-index>`_.
#. After a minor/major release, merge ``features`` into ``master`` and push (or open a PR).
.. _devpi-cloud-test: https://github.com/obestwalter/devpi-cloud-test
.. _AppVeyor: https://www.appveyor.com/
.. _Travis: https://travis-ci.org