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    Type:Task 
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    Resolution: Done
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    Priority:L3 - Default 
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    Affects Version/s: None
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    Component/s: continuous integration
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Context:
In order to simplify releases in future the creation of release branches should get automated.
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- either a jenkins job or a local command exists to create a release branch
- the release guide is adjusted accordingly