The individual steps are detailed on the Jetpack Release Process page.

Checklist

Jetpack Release Checklist

Step	Status	Owner
Freeze Development
Prepare to Release
Notify Relevant Parties
Notify Forum
Notify Ambassadors
Notify PR
Notify Product Delivery Team
Notify IT
Build/Test Release Candidate(s)
Documentation Review
Create Marketing/PR/Evangelism Materials
Update Website
Write Blog Post
Write Release Notes
Thaw Development
Release
Bless Candidate
Update Website
Update Blog
Publish Blog Post
Notify Forum
Feel Good
Review the Process