Release Types
Type | Frequency | Content | Bug Fixes | New Features | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Major | 12 months | - New functionality of larger importance and bug fixes - Breaking of backwards compatibility allowed with mitigation routes provided - Maintained with patches for 18 Months including bug fixes, performance improvements, 3pp upgrades |
|
| 2.0.0 |
Minor | 3 months | - New functionality delivered in an incremental fashion - No breaking of backwards compatibility allowed - Maintained with patches for 18 Months including bug fixes, performance improvements, 3pp upgrades |
|
| 2.1.0 |
Patch | On demand | - Bugs that cannot wait until next minors - No breaking of backwards compatibility allowed |
|
| 2.1.1 |
Lifecycles
Regular support: 18 months after release date of major/minor
Extended support: 18 months after release date of major/minor, only critical and security related bug fixes
Sustained support: only troubleshooting, no bug fixes
Life Span
Dates
Version | Release Date | End of Regular Support | End of Extended Support | End of Sustained Support | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3.0 | 10 March 2023 | 10 Sep 2024 | 10 March 2026 | Depends on customer agreement | Regular Support |
3.1 | 8 June 2023 | 8 Dec 2024 | 8 June 2026 | Regular Support | |
3.2 | 22 Sep 2023 | 22 March 2025 | 22 Sep 2026 | Regular Support |
Planned Releases
Version | Release Period |
|---|---|
3.0 | Q1 2023 |
3.1 | Q2 2023 |
3.2 | Q3 2023 |
3.3 | Q4 2023 |