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@@ -108,14 +108,14 @@ These have complex interdependencies and sequencing constraints. Chunk, separate
 - Before tagging: make binaries for all platforms, from the same commit.
 - Before making binaries: do all possible pre-tagging steps and try to get everything finalised. (Binaries' --version shows their git hash, and this should match the release tag.)
 
-## Value map
+## Releasing diagram
 
-Here is a map of the value chain and artifacts involved in a hledger major release.
-From this we derive the procedures below, and ideally more automated tools over time.
+Here is a map of the value chain, artifacts, tasks and levels of release readiness involved in a hledger release. Arrows indicate dependencies. When making a release, activity moves from the bottom up towards the top. From this we derive the procedure docs below, and gradually automate those more over time.
 
 [![value/artifacts map and dependencies in a hledger major release](HledgerReleaseValueMap.png)](HledgerReleaseValueMap.png)
 
 ## Procedures
+These docs need update.
 
 ### Release