Release Process for k0s-1-29 Branch

1. Ensure current state:

   git checkout main && git pull
   git checkout k0s-1-29 && git pull
   

2. Merge main into this branch:

   git merge origin/main
   

   Resolve any conflicts if necessary.

3. Update images:

   • In pkg/config/static/metadata.yaml, update the kube-proxy and pause images to their latest patch versions and ensure the digests are updated accordingly.

   • To retrieve the digests for various platforms and architectures, use the following command:

     docker buildx imagetools inspect <image>:<tag>
     

     Example:

     docker buildx imagetools inspect registry.k8s.io/kube-proxy:v1.29.9
     

4. Update dependencies:

   make go.mod
   

5. Commit and push changes

6. Wait for CI to pass

   Expected failures:

   • TestMultiNodeUpgradePreviousStable
   • TestMultiNodeAirgapUpgradePreviousStable
   • See comment K0s 1.29 - DO NOT MERGE #1363 (comment)

7. Tag and release:

   git tag -m "<VERSION>+k8s-1.29" <VERSION>+k8s-1.29
   git push -u origin <VERSION>+k8s-1.29
   

   Replace <VERSION> with the correct version number

   Example:

   git tag -m "1.5.0+k8s-1.29" 1.5.0+k8s-1.29
   git push -u origin 1.5.0+k8s-1.29