A software kit release managing program is provided. Upon execution of the program by a processor a manifest file corresponding to a build version of the software kit is generated and the manifest file is added to a code repository of a collaborative code development program. Progression of the build version of the software kit through a code testing pipeline having a plurality of pipeline stages is performed using the collaborative code development program. A corresponding method, apparatus and a system comprising the software kit release managing program and the collaborative code development program are also provided.