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+Release Checklist
+-----------------
+* Ensure local `main` is up to date with respect to `origin/main`.
+* Run `cargo update` and review dependency updates.
+  Commit updated `Cargo.lock`.
+* Run `cargo outdated` and review semver incompatible updates. 
+  Unless there is a strong motivation otherwise, review and update every dependency.
+* Update the date and version in all man pages.
+* Run `cargo publish -p pacdef_core -p pacdef <level>`.
+  `pacdef_core` and `pacdef` shall have the same version at all times.
+  Verify everything works as expected.
+* Rerun `cargo publish` with `--execute.`
+* Bump the AUR package.