Overview
Releases in Wey Roadmap are lightweight, named timeboxes that help you communicate what ships when to stakeholders. Unlike traditional project management tools, releases are designed for zero-friction planning — they’re easy to create, safe to change, and hard to misunderstand.
Releases are optional. Items don’t need to belong to a release, and you’re never forced to create one. They’re a framing device for your roadmap, not a rigid delivery container.
Key Concepts
Releases Are Communication Artifacts
A release defines a “When” and a “What” without imposing project management overhead:| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | A clear label (e.g., “v2.5”, “Spring Launch”, “Q1 Release”) |
| Start Date | Optional — when planning or work begins |
| Target Date | The projected ship or GA date |
| Status | Planned, In Progress, or Shipped |
| Confidence | On Track, At Risk, or Uncertain |
| Color | Visual identifier in swimlanes |
Confidence Over Progress
Instead of tracking granular percentages or story points, releases use confidence signals to capture stakeholder-centric health at a glance:| Signal | Meaning | Visual |
|---|---|---|
| On Track | Delivery is on schedule | 🟢 Green |
| At Risk | Some concerns, may need attention | 🟡 Amber |
| Uncertain | Significant unknowns or blockers | 🔴 Red |
Managing Releases
Creating a Release
Editing a Release
Open the Release Settings dialog to:- Update the name, dates, status, or confidence
- Change the release color for visual identification
- Reorder releases by dragging them
Deleting a Release
Deleting a release unlinks all associated items — they remain in your workspace but are no longer assigned to that release.Linking Items to Releases
Items can be associated with zero or one release.Assigning via Item Details
The release assignment appears directly in the item details with the release’s color and status badge.
Drag & Drop on Timeline
When viewing your roadmap grouped by Release, you can drag items between release swimlanes to reassign them.
Release Roadmap View
Releases integrate as a native grouping dimension in the layout engine. Select “Release” as your grouping to see:- Swimlanes for each release, ordered by rank
- Ungrouped lane for items not assigned to any release
- Color coding matching each release’s assigned color
- Timeline positioning based on item dates
Supported Views
Release grouping works across multiple views:| View | Release Support |
|---|---|
| Timeline | Swimlanes organized by release |
| List | Items grouped under release headers |
| Kanban | Columns or grouping by release |
| Export | Available as a grouping lens in PNG, PDF, and CSV exports |
Best Practices
Keep Releases Lightweight
Keep Releases Lightweight
Use releases for communication, not strict project management. A release name and target date are often all you need.
Use Confidence Signals
Use Confidence Signals
Update confidence regularly to keep stakeholders informed. “At Risk” is more useful than a vague percentage.
Don't Force Every Item Into a Release
Don't Force Every Item Into a Release
Backlog items, ideas, and exploratory work don’t need a release. Only assign items when they have a clear delivery window.
Create Audience-Specific Views
Create Audience-Specific Views
Use the Release grouping in exports to create stakeholder-ready roadmap views that focus on delivery timelines.