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How to prepare a Claude Code release handoff

The next person should understand what changed and how to operate it without reading the agent transcript.

  1. 01

    Summarise the outcome

    Explain user impact, key decisions and the changed system surfaces.

  2. 02

    Attach evidence

    List tests, builds, journey checks and any unverified assumptions.

  3. 03

    Document operations

    Cover migrations, environment changes, monitoring, limitations and rollback.

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Run the free pre-flight checklist first, then use the paid Claude Code Shipping System to take the change safely through release.

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Should the handoff include generated prose?

Keep it concise and evidence-led; remove narrative that does not help review or release.

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How to Prepare a Claude Code Release Handoff