Release Workflow

Releasing a new version of E3SM-Unified is an iterative, collaborative process involving Conda, Spack, and coordinated deployment across HPC systems. This guide serves as a roadmap for each stage in the workflow.

Whether you’re updating packages, building release candidates, or testing on HPC platforms, this section documents the steps needed to bring a new version of E3SM-Unified from planning to full deployment.

• Overview of the Workflow
• How Conda and Spack Work Together in E3SM-Unified
• Planning Package Updates
• Creating Release Candidates
• Deployment and Testing
• Adding a New Machine
• Publishing the Final Release
• Maintaining Past Versions