[tbb-bugs] #34055 [Applications/Tor Browser]: Use and document 'tbb-backport' in the release process

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#34055: Use and document 'tbb-backport' in the release process
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 Reporter:  cypherpunks               |          Owner:  tbb-team
     Type:  defect                    |         Status:  closed
 Priority:  Medium                    |      Milestone:
Component:  Applications/Tor Browser  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                    |     Resolution:  fixed
 Keywords:  TorBrowserTeam202004      |  Actual Points:
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Comment (by cypherpunks):

 Replying to [comment:10 gk]:
 > Replying to [comment:9 cypherpunks]:
 > > BTW, what's wrong with with the variant in the comment:description for
 you?
 >
 > Nothing.
 Then it's not clear why you don't use it.
 > > `tbb-backport` doesn't seem to be documented in
 https://gitweb.torproject.org/tor-browser-
 spec.git/tree/processes/ReleaseProcess
 >
 > Yes, because that document describes the process for getting a release
 out *once all patches have landed*. Considerations about which patch
 should actually get backported for which release happen before that.
 Thanks for the clarification. It seems we need ReleasePreparationProcess
 document ;)

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