2017 Backend Release (post freeze)

1. Release schedule
The 2016 EOY Release Freeze period is almost over. We will resume our regular backend release starting from 9-10 Jan 2017 (per the normal release process). As a start, Release Manager will merge the release branch (branch:release/2016-12-06) to develop on Friday morning (6 Jan 2017). Please be available in case conflicts arise and please contact @kevin.wibowo if there are any concerns (e.g.: possible risks of merging or commits that must not be merged, etc).

2. Tracking hotfix
We will use the "Release & Incident" Asana project (see updated template) to track any hotfix after the 10 Jan 2017 release. While lead approval will no longer be necessary, the step to track each hotfix in Asana is mandatory. We will archive the "Hotfix during 2016 EOY Freeze" Asana project right after the 10 Jan 2017 release.