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, Paused, Completed or Archived.
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, Completed or Archived.
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, or to Completed or Archived.
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 status can still be changed: reopen the release by moving it to In Progress or Paused, or move it to Archived.
Use this status after testing is finished. Only Archived locks a release’s status.
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:
- Not Started can’t be selected again once a release has been created. A new release starts as Not Started or In Progress.
- Archived releases can’t move to another status.
- Every other move is allowed. For example, a Completed release can be reopened to In Progress or Paused, or moved to Archived.
Moving a release to Completed or Archived freezes its readiness figures, and reopening it returns them to live. See Snapshot on completed or archived.
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