# Release Preparation

- [ ] Read documentation (`docs/QGIS_PLUGIN_BEST_PRACTICES.md`, `docs/RELEASE_PROCESS.md`) <!-- id: 0 -->
- [ ] Check `Makefile` and `metadata.txt` <!-- id: 1 -->
- [ ] Verify version consistency <!-- id: 2 -->
- [ ] Clean up unnecessary files if required <!-- id: 3 -->
- [ ] Generate zip file <!-- id: 4 -->
- [ ] Verify zip content <!-- id: 5 -->
