+ [2015-10-17T18:51:44Z] halabund If I create a tag, I automatically get a listing under the “Releases” tab. Is this the same as a release?
+ [2015-10-17T18:52:28Z] halabund There’s a website which uses the GitHub API to provide direct link to releases. It doesn’t work for my project where I only created a tag. What do I need to do to turn this into a proper release? Do I really need to upload a separate zip file?
+ [2015-10-17T18:53:59Z] milki halabund: maybe it needs an annottated tag
+ [2015-10-17T18:54:18Z] milki halabund: theres probably a github faq and/or blog post on releases
+ [2015-10-17T19:05:32Z] halabund milki: Thanks, I think I figured it out now!

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Posted by halabund in #github at 2015-10-17T18:51:44Z

If I create a tag, I automatically get a listing under the “Releases” tab. Is this the same as a release?
+ [2015-10-18T01:07:32Z] phubarr Anyone home?
+ [2015-10-18T01:09:08Z] tmcmahon I am, but I'm sure I won't be any help if that's what you're here for.
+ [2015-10-18T01:09:41Z] tmcmahon But give it a try anyway. Someone else might be see it.
+ [2015-10-18T01:10:24Z] mmikeww hey, i'm a beginner git user, but i plan on getting some people to help me with my project who may have no idea how to use git. i wrote some basic instructions but i'd like some feedback if i'm missing anything
+ [2015-10-18T01:10:34Z] mmikeww the instructions i came up with are here: https://gist.github.com/mmikeww/9befa657a6c11c39d89c