tree b346a4e375ff97a2a7fb32619e02179dfef32180
parent cee6457d3014ff4065597ba9a681710622000bb2
author Richard Levasseur <richardlev@gmail.com> 1787423930 -0700
committer GitHub <noreply@github.com> 1787423930 -0700
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build(release): remove patch release template and streamline backport workflow (#4093)

Having a separate issue template for patch release requests creates
confusion and fragments release tracking. Consolidating patch releases
and backports into the unified release tracking workflow enables
automated backporting and reduces manual overhead for contributors
and maintainers.

To streamline the workflow, this change:
* Removes the standalone patch release request issue template in favor
  of the unified release tracking template.
* Updates release tracking automation to support backport checklists
  and ignore placeholder PR numbers.
* Updates documentation and developer guides to recommend automated
  backport tracking issues and document the `process-news` command for
  manual backport changelog updates.