The document describes Chrome's release cycle philosophy and process. It aimed to [1] shorten release cycles and branch lifespan, [2] make releases more predictable and scoped, and [3] reduce team strain. Originally releases took 1-3 months and were unpredictable. The new process uses overlapping 11-week schedules for 3 channels, with branch points every 6 weeks to control scope. Features must be engineered to disable easily. Only stability/security fixes can block releases. The process improved predictability while allowing ongoing feature development.