Question 1

How do I set up RMT for a new PHP project?

Accepted Answer

Install RMT via Composer as a dev dependency, run the init command to create a .rmt.yml config file, and then adapt one of the provided configuration examples to your workflow. This sets up the basic release process with version generation and persistence.

Question 2

Can RMT handle releasing to multiple branches simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

RMT supports branch-specific configurations, allowing different strategies per branch, but it doesn't release to multiple branches at once. You need to run RMT on each branch separately, configuring actions like vcs-publish to push changes.

Question 3

RMT vs semantic-release: which is better for automated versioning?

Accepted Answer

RMT is more configurable and PHP-centric, offering fine-grained control over the release process with custom scripts. semantic-release is JavaScript-focused and more opinionated, often better for Node.js projects with less configuration needed.

Question 4

How to add a custom pre-release action in RMT?

Accepted Answer

Create a PHP script in your project, reference it in the .rmt.yml configuration under pre-release-actions with its relative path. The script should handle the action logic, and you can pass parameters as shown in the 'Extend it' section.

Question 5

Does RMT work with continuous integration servers like Jenkins or GitHub Actions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, RMT can be integrated into CI/CD pipelines by running the RMT release command as part of the build process. Ensure that prerequisites like test checks are configured and that the VCS has appropriate credentials for pushing tags and commits.

Question 6

What happens if a prerequisite check fails during release?

Accepted Answer

RMT will stop the release process and not proceed further. You can configure some checks to be ignorable with the --ignore-check flag, but by default, failures halt the release to maintain quality standards.

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