### Run Distribution Tests

Source: https://github.com/perl-toolchain-gang/extutils-makemaker/wiki/How-To-Make-A-Release

Execute the full test suite for the distribution to ensure everything is working correctly before finalizing the release.

```bash
make disttest
```

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### Verify All Changes

Source: https://github.com/perl-toolchain-gang/extutils-makemaker/wiki/How-To-Make-A-Release

Review all modifications made during the release preparation process using git diff. This helps confirm that only intended files have been altered.

```bash
git diff
```

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### Generate Makefile

Source: https://github.com/perl-toolchain-gang/extutils-makemaker/wiki/How-To-Make-A-Release

Create a new Makefile to ensure a clean build environment. This is a prerequisite for other build steps.

```bash
perl Makefile.PL
```

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### Update MANIFEST

Source: https://github.com/perl-toolchain-gang/extutils-makemaker/wiki/How-To-Make-A-Release

Generate or update the MANIFEST file, which lists all files included in the distribution. This command uses ExtUtils::Manifest to create the file.

```bash
make manifest
```

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### Verify MANIFEST Changes

Source: https://github.com/perl-toolchain-gang/extutils-makemaker/wiki/How-To-Make-A-Release

Check for any unexpected additions to the MANIFEST file. If issues are found, consider updating MANIFEST.SKIP and regenerating the MANIFEST.

```bash
git diff MANIFEST
```

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### Clean Build Environment

Source: https://github.com/perl-toolchain-gang/extutils-makemaker/wiki/How-To-Make-A-Release

Remove all generated build files, including the Makefile, to ensure a completely clean state before regenerating the Makefile.

```bash
make realclean
```

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### Checkout Master Branch

Source: https://github.com/perl-toolchain-gang/extutils-makemaker/wiki/How-To-Make-A-Release

Ensure you are on the master branch before proceeding with release preparations.

```bash
git checkout master
```

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### Increment Version (Stable Release)

Source: https://github.com/perl-toolchain-gang/extutils-makemaker/wiki/How-To-Make-A-Release

Use the provided script to increment the version number for a stable release. This script manages the transition from alpha to stable versions.

```bash
perl admin/increment_version --stable
```

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### Increment Version (Alpha Release)

Source: https://github.com/perl-toolchain-gang/extutils-makemaker/wiki/How-To-Make-A-Release

Use the provided script to increment the version number for an alpha release. This script handles the specific formatting for alpha versions.

```bash
perl admin/increment_version --alpha
```

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### Pull Latest Changes

Source: https://github.com/perl-toolchain-gang/extutils-makemaker/wiki/How-To-Make-A-Release

Update your local master branch with the latest changes from the remote repository.

```bash
git pull origin master
```

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