There're no particular rules about when to release mongoid-search. Release bug fixes frequently, features not so frequently and breaking API changes rarely.
Run tests, check that all tests succeed locally.
bundle install
bundle exec rake
Check that the last build succeeded in GitHub Actions for all supported platforms.
Change "Next Release" in CHANGELOG.md to the new version.
### 0.6.0 (2026-02-02)
Remove the line with "Your contribution here.", since there will be no more contributions to this release.
Commit your changes.
git add CHANGELOG.md
git commit -m "Preparing for release, 0.6.0."
git push origin master
Release.
$ bundle exec rake release
mongoid_search 0.6.0 built to pkg/mongoid_search-0.6.0.gem.
Tagged v0.6.0.
Pushed git commits and tags.
Pushed mongoid_search 0.6.0 to rubygems.org.
Note: You must have RubyGems credentials configured and push permissions for the mongoid_search gem. If you haven't authenticated yet, run gem signin first.
Add the next release to CHANGELOG.md.
### 0.6.0 (Next)
* Your contribution here.
Increment the minor version, modify mongoid_search.gemspec.
Commit your changes.
git add CHANGELOG.md mongoid_search.gemspec
git commit -m "Preparing for next release, 0.6.0."
git push origin master
Major version numbers are incremented with the first new feature.