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**TLDR:** Move the changelog, currently called ["hotfixes to the stable channel"](https://github.com/flutter/flutter/blob/master/docs/releases/Hotfixes-to-the-Stable-Channel.md), to the root directory of Flutter/Flutter and rename it to CHANGELOG.md before the Q3 release cutoff. This PR accomplishes the following: 1. Renames 'Hotfixes-to-the-stable-channel' to CHANGELOG.md 2. Moves CHANGELOG.md to Flutter/Flutter root. 3. Update references to 'Hotfixes-to-the-stable-channel' to CHANGELOG.md. --- #### Background Flutter has historically kept documentation on wiki pages in the Flutter repository. Recently, we executed a large-scale migration of our wiki into a `docs` folder within flutter/flutter. #### Proposal I propose relocating the current changelog, which is called ["hotfixes to the stable channel"](https://github.com/flutter/flutter/blob/master/docs/releases/Hotfixes-to-the-Stable-Channel.md), to the root directory of the Flutter/Flutter repository and renaming it to CHANGELOG.md. This change aims to improve the visibility, accessibility, and consistency of our documentation processes. #### Benefits 1. **Unify Dart and Flutter Processes:** This move aligns Flutter’s changelog management with Dart's practices. As the release manager for both Dart and Flutter, this unification will streamline the processes and ensure consistency across projects. #### Timeline I would like this proposal **approved or denied before the Q3 release cutoff** so it may be available within the stable branch. --- > [!NOTE] > This proposal aims to improve our workflow and documentation standards. I am open to feedback and further discussion on how we can best implement this change.
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