title: Release plugin - Maven/jenkins
body: <p>I want to explore the possibility of relesing my code from develp branch to a new branch which also modifies the version in the pom files and commits it to git. 
  I came across Jenkins Release Plugin and Maven Release Plugin. </p>
  
  <p>What i read about Maven Release plugin does not give me confidence that it can be used only for the purpose i am looking. Moreover seems it has already been cited as being a poor plugin.</p>
  
  <p>Can i use Jenkins release plugin for it? If not can you please suggest an alternative?</p>