NOTICE: Branch branch_9_x has been cut and versions updated to 10.0 on 'main' branch.
This follows the plan from previous notice about 9.0 release [1]. Here is what will happen: Today: Cut branch_9x and enter feature freeze on that branch Next few weeks: Remove blockers, prepare build & release machinery February: Cut branch_9_0 and build RC1 This is how we'll use the branches until we cut the branch_9_0 release-branch: main: All new features and bug fixes (as today) branch_9x: Only backport of bugfixes and blockers for the 9.0 release. FAQ: ------ Q: Where do I put a feature intended for 9.1? A: On main branch. Then in February, bulk backport to branch_9x Q: Can we go to Java17 on main branch now? A: Not yet, let's keep main branch as-is until branch_9_0 is cut, to easen backporting Q: But my feature is almost ready and low-risk, I can surely put it on branch_9x ? A: No, only blockers and bugfixes please. You can argue on dev@ that your feature is a blocker Q: How can I help with the 9.0 release? A: You can check out the JIRA for blockers [2] and help fix those Q: Why do we need to wait until February with cutting the release branch? A: We don't - if blockers are resolved and we feel close to RC1 before then... [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/qv9n2b7jkmzr26ov5p50lc3h2dy7htzo [2] https://issues.apache.org/jira/issues/?filter=12351219
