Updates

Publishing a Software Update

A practical, beginner-friendly guide to publishing a software update for independent software developers preparing a trustworthy NeonRoof release. It covers the decisions, evidence, and release checks that matter in updates.

Release checklist

  1. Use a consistent versioning scheme and never reuse a version for different binaries.
  2. Write release notes around user-visible changes, security fixes, requirements, and known issues.
  3. Upload and certify the new binary before marking it current.
  4. Keep rollback instructions and preserve a previously stable release where licensing permits.
  5. Test update and uninstall paths using real user data from the previous supported version.

How to apply this on NeonRoof

Prepare the evidence while you build the release, not after uploading it. Enter the same publisher name, version, architecture, licensing details, and support information everywhere. Submit one final binary, then wait for release-specific certification before making it downloadable.

If a check fails, correct the source or packaging process, increment the release when appropriate, build again from a known revision, and submit the new immutable binary. Never replace a certified file behind the same URL.