Igniters,
I think we are ready to create the 2.8 release branch since features [1] which we are waiting for are almost completed. 4 December 2019, the 2.8 release branch will be created. All related issues with a priority less than `critical` will be excluded from the 2.8 release (fix version will be changed to 2.9). Any objections? [1] https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/IGNITE/Apache+Ignite+2.8#ApacheIgnite2.8-Awatingfeaturescompletion
