Release Statuses
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Release status controls whether execution work is allowed inside a release.
Not Started
Section titled “Not Started”The release is planned and ready to begin.
- Executions are allowed.
- Hawzu shows a warning before execution work proceeds.
- The release can move to In Progress.
Use this status when a release is prepared but active testing has not fully started.
In Progress
Section titled “In Progress”The release is actively under test.
- Executions are allowed.
- Execution work has no release-status warning.
- The release can move to Paused or Completed.
Use this status during active test execution.
Paused
Section titled “Paused”The release is temporarily on hold.
- Executions are blocked.
- The release can move back to In Progress.
- The release can also be marked Completed.
Use this status when testing should stop temporarily.
Completed
Section titled “Completed”The release work is complete.
- New executions are blocked.
- Execution edits are blocked.
- The release can be archived.
Use this status after testing is finished and the release should no longer be changed for execution planning.
Archived
Section titled “Archived”The release is preserved as a historical record.
- Executions are blocked.
- Modifications are blocked.
- Status changes are not available.
Use this status when a release should stay available for reference but no longer be changed.
Status Change Rules
Section titled “Status Change Rules”Hawzu applies these rules in the status change window:
- Archived releases cannot move to another status.
- Completed releases can only move to Archived.
- Not Started cannot be selected after a release has already moved to another status.
Execution Rules Summary
Section titled “Execution Rules Summary”| Status | Execution Behavior | |---|---| | Not Started | Allowed with warning | | In Progress | Allowed | | Paused | Blocked | | Completed | Blocked | | Archived | Blocked |
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”- Learn how to manage releases
- Review release executions