> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.runway.team/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.runway.team/using-runway/release-steps.md).

# Releases

The **Release** view is your dashboard for all activity and progress relating to a particular version release.

On the left, you'll find links to the [**Release overview**](/using-runway/release-steps/release-overview.md) as well all [**Release steps**](/using-runway/release-steps.md#release-steps). 

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[Release overview](/using-runway/release-steps/release-overview.md)
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### Release steps

All Release steps are shown with status dots indicating progress towards overall completion:

* **Gray** - Step is inactive
* **Yellow** - Step is pending, waiting, or in progress
* **Green** - Step is complete
* **Red** - Step has failed or is blocked

| **Step name**                                                           | **Purpose**                                                                                                                        |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Kickoff](/using-runway/release-steps/kickoff.md)                       | A summary of kickoff details for this version release, including code and branch-related setup, and pilot and planning information |
| [Feature readiness](/using-runway/release-steps/feature-readiness.md)   | A view that reconciles the status of work tickets and actual code present in your branch                                           |
| [Release candidate](/using-runway/release-steps/release-candidate.md)   | Build status and history pulled in from your CI/CD workflow                                                                        |
| [Regression testing](/using-runway/release-steps/regression-testing.md) | Status of any regression testing occurring on release candidate builds                                                             |
| [Beta testing](/using-runway/release-steps/beta-testing.md)             | Status of beta testing occurring on release candidate builds                                                                       |
| [Screenshots](/using-runway/release-steps/screenshots.md)               | View screenshots currently staged for this release in the app store                                                                |
| [Metadata](/using-runway/release-steps/metadata.md)                     | View and edit release notes for this release that will appear in the app store                                                     |
| [Approvals](/using-runway/release-steps/approvals.md)                   | Status of approvals needed from various stakeholders to continue with the release                                                  |
| [App submission](/using-runway/release-steps/app-submission.md)         | Select a build, review any final release settings and submit your update to app stores for review                                  |
| [App store review](/using-runway/release-steps/app-store-review.md)     | Status of review from app stores                                                                                                   |
| [Release](/using-runway/release-steps/release.md)                       | Status of final release to the app store, stability monitoring, cleanup tasks                                                      |