What is release notes?

Definition

Release notes are a record of product changes in a release, such as new features, fixes, or known issues. Teams use them to communicate what changed and where users may notice it. A release-notes video can add a visual walkthrough, but should stick to the verified notes and avoid implying unlisted changes.

Scenario in a product workflow

A release video for a new import option could explain the file types accepted, show where to start the import and mention a documented size limit. It should leave unrelated infrastructure changes in the full release notes and state if the feature is still rolling out.

How to apply it

Choose a small set of user-visible changes and connect each one to a screen or task. Mark dates, staged availability and known issues precisely.

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A practical review

Select the release window and target role first. Confirm each feature shipped, check staged access and link to fuller notes. Ask the release owner to approve any security-related detail before including it in public material.

A decision to make before production

Separate customer-visible changes from internal maintenance and state the version or release window. A video should complement the complete notes, which remain the source for detailed changes and corrections.

How it differs from changelog

Release notes usually communicate selected changes in a particular release to users. A changelog is a broader history of changes over time and may include technical or internal entries.

When a team uses the term “release notes” in a brief or review, agree on the intended meaning before production. That prevents the script, visual plan and success measure from drifting apart.

Related terms

• Changelog
• Feature adoption
• Time to value