release-planning

Release planning with Gantt + critical-path analysis. Cadence selection (continuous / weekly / monthly / release-train / milestone / hybrid) with trade-offs. WBS-to-release allocation (smallest-release-that-makes-sense; dependencies respected; risk front-loaded). Critical path named with slack per off-CP package. Explicit buffers (project 15-30% CP / feeding 10-20% / per-package contingency 30-50% on high-risk). External dependencies + constraints + freeze windows. SemVer vs CalVer. Freezes + dress rehearsals + post-release monitoring calendar.