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+## Releasing a new version
+
+1. Look at the git log since the previous release. Note every significant change
+in the NEWS file.
+2. Update the version number at the top of meson.build according to semver.
+3. Make a new commit with just these two changes. Use `Release v{version}`
+as the commit message. Tag the commit as `v{version}` and push the tag.
+4. Create a "Post-release version bump" commit.
+5. Announce the release through relevant channels (Twitter, TWIG, etc.)