Creating Effective Product Release Notes with ChatGPT

Product Managers are increasingly leveraging generative AI to streamline the process of creating release notes, saving time and resources while ensuring clear and informative communication about product updates. In this step-by-step walkthrough, we'll explore how a Product Manager can use generative AI effectively in this context.

Step 1: Data Collection and Preparation

How it works: Begin by gathering information about your upcoming product release, including details about new features, improvements, bug fixes, and user feedback. Organize this data in a structured format to serve as input for the AI tool.

Step 2: Define the Scope

Clearly define the scope of your release notes. Decide the level of detail you want to include, such as major features, minor improvements, or specific bug fixes. Communicate the release's significance and purpose to the AI tool.

 Step 3: Input Prompt

Compose a precise input prompt or question for the AI tool to understand the task.

 Step 4: Content Generation

Submit the input prompt to the AI tool, which will use its language generation capabilities to create a draft of the release notes based on the provided input.

 Step 5: Review and Editing

Carefully review the AI-generated release notes for accuracy, clarity, and coherence. Edit and refine the content to ensure it aligns with your brand's tone and product's specifics.

 Step 6: Add Context and Details

Incorporate context and additional details as necessary, supplementing the AI-generated content with explanations, user benefits, and essential information.

 Step 7: Compliance and Legal Review

Ensure that the release notes comply with industry or legal standards, making any necessary adjustments to adhere to regulations.

 Step 8: Peer Review

Have peers or team members review the release notes to ensure accuracy and alignment with internal and external expectations.

 Step 9: Finalization and Publication

After all necessary edits and reviews, finalize the release notes, prepare them for publication, and ensure proper formatting.

 Step 10: Distribution

 Distribute the release notes through chosen communication channels, such as email, in-app notifications, or your website, ensuring users have easy access to this important information.

 Step 11: Monitoring and Feedback

Continuously monitor user feedback and engagement with the release notes, addressing any questions or concerns that may arise from users regarding the product update.

 Here is a sample GPT prompt :

Create release notes with the following details "Product Name and Version: ABC V2.4
Release Date: Planned Release Date: 01/03/2024

Overview of the Release: Refactoring of the logic engine to create better recommendations to enhance speed of response across the test page- Overall Release Goal

Feature List: Feature 1- Action 1- User Group 1, Feature 2- Action 2- User Group 2

Feature name and description- Featur e 1- Test Description, User Benefit- Better Response,. Feature 2- Test Description Extended, User Benefit- Shorter decision Cycles

Any user benefits or use cases.

Screenshots or visuals if available.

Links to relevant documentation or resources.

Bug Fixes and Improvements: Bug Fix 1- Fixes Page 1, Bug Fix 2- Fixes Page 2

Known Issues: Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 3

Deployment Instructions:Consult DevOps teams and release manager. No changes to infrastructure.

API Changes: API Change 1, API Change 2

User Documentation: Help Documentation with Links

Testing and Quality Assurance: SIT, UAT, Integration, Regression test all completed on 01/10/2023

Customer Impact: System Disruption, Change in UI

Feedback Channels: Login your feedback at the helpcenter link provided

Marketing and Communication: Covered in weekly newsletter edition v2.4

Release Dependencies: Dependent on upgrade to System 1.3

Legal and Compliance:GDPR, PCI Compliant. "        

and here are the release notes based on the provided details:

Release Notes for ABC V2.4

Planned Release Date: 01/03/2024

 

Overview of the Release:

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In ABC V2.4, our primary focus has been on enhancing the speed and efficiency of our test page by refactoring the logic engine. This release aims to provide better recommendations and significantly improve the response time. Our overall goal is to make user interactions smoother and more efficient.

 

Feature List:

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1. Feature 1 - Action 1 - User Group 1

   - Feature Description: Test Description

   - User Benefit: Experience better response times and recommendations.

 

2. Feature 2 - Action 2 - User Group 2

   - Feature Description: Extended Test Description

   - User Benefit: Enjoy shorter decision cycles, leading to faster results.

 

Bug Fixes and Improvements:

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1. Bug Fix 1: Resolves issues on Page 1.

2. Bug Fix 2: Addresses problems on Page 2.

 

Known Issues:

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1. Issue 1

2. Issue 2

3. Issue 3

 

Deployment Instructions:

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For deployment instructions, please consult with the DevOps teams and release manager. No changes to the infrastructure are required.

 

API Changes:

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1. API Change 1

2. API Change 2

 

User Documentation:

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Comprehensive help documentation with detailed instructions is available. You can find the necessary information in the provided documentation links.

 

Testing and Quality Assurance:

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The release underwent rigorous testing:

- System Integration Testing (SIT)

- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

- Integration Testing

- Regression Testing

All testing phases were successfully completed on 01/10/2023.

 

Customer Impact:

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1. System Disruption: Please be aware that there may be temporary disruptions during the update.

2. Change in UI: The user interface will see some changes to improve the user experience.

 

Feedback Channels:

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Your feedback is important to us. Please feel free to log your feedback at the help center link provided.

 

Marketing and Communication:

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We have covered the details of this release in our weekly newsletter edition v2.4. For more information on the product and its features, please refer to the newsletter.

 

Release Dependencies:

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This release is dependent on the upgrade to System 1.3. Ensure that the System 1.3 upgrade is completed before proceeding with this release.

 

Legal and Compliance:

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We are committed to data protection and security:

- GDPR Compliant

- PCI Compliant

 

For any questions or concerns, please contact our support team. Thank you for choosing ABC V2.4!        

Please note that you should customize the format and style of the release notes to match your organization's standards and communication preferences.