Why Build an Update and Release Workflow?

Modern software depends on countless external libraries and frameworks that update frequently. Without a systematic approach to managing these dependencies, you risk security vulnerabilities, compatibility issues, and technical debt that compounds over time. A well-designed workflow automates the heavy lifting while maintaining quality standards, letting you focus on building features instead of chasing dependency updates.

What You'll Learn

Workflow Overview: We'll start with the complete dependency update and release process, walking through each step from detecting updates to automated deployment.

Real-World Examples: You'll see this workflow in action across three different project types:

• A simple CLI tool that demonstrates the core concepts
• A Docker-based project with complex testing requirements
• A production web application handling the full complexity of modern dependency management

Practical Implementation: Each example includes the actual tools, configurations, and automation scripts we use, so you can adapt them to your own projects.

Hard-Won Lessons: We'll share the mistakes we made, the solutions we discovered, and the best practices that emerged from managing hundreds of weekly releases.

Ready to Automate Your Dependencies?

Whether you're maintaining a single open-source project or managing dependencies across multiple products, this series will give you a proven framework for keeping your software secure and up-to-date without burning out your team.