Updates the changes.xml file in preparation for a release.
Used by the scm:prepare-release goal.
| Attribute | Optional? | Description |
|---|---|---|
| version | No | The version attribute of the release tag in changes.xml. |
| encoding | Yes | The encoding of changes.xml file. If not given, the property maven.changes.outputencoding will be used. |
| date | Yes | The date attribute of the release tag in changes.xml. If not given, the current date will be used. |