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Various maintenance-related tips

How to cut a new ski release

Update version in configure.ac.
Update NEWS file to mention highlights and set current release date.
Commit the changes: git commit -a -m "'RELEASE: $VERSION'"
Tag new release: git tag -u 7A8057EF -s -m "'$VERSION'" v$VERSION
Generate tarballs: ./autogen.sh && ./configure && make dist
Push the release commit and the tag: git push --tags origin master
Create release pushed tag and upload built tarball via github UI.