apache/pinot

Automate Pinot release validation process

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#15459 opened on Apr 3, 2025

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Description

For the release candidate validation process, we follow 8 or 9 steps, refer here. These steps look very simple and intuitive and can be easily automated using a shell or similar script.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
shell
Domain
devops
Issue type
devops
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic shell scriptingFamiliarity with release processes
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Review the release validation steps linked in the issue (Apache Wiki). Create a shell script that automates each step. Look for existing scripts in the repository to follow conventions. Ensure the script logs output and handles errors gracefully. Consider integrating with CI/CD if appropriate.