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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4.0 | 16 Feb 2024 | 16 Aug 2025 | 16 Feb 2027 | Depends on customer agreement | Regular Support |
4.1 | 31 May 2024 | 30 Nov 2025 | 31 May 2027 | Depends on customer agreement | Regular Support |
4.2 | 23rd Aug 2024 | 23rd Feb 2026 | 23rd Aug 2027 | Depends on customer agreement | Regular Support |
Planned Releases
Version | Release Period |
|---|---|
4.0 | Q1 2024 - Released |
4.1 | Q2 2024 - Released |
4.2 | Q3 2024 - Released |
4.3 | Q4 2024 |