#Lifecycle Policy

#Version Lifecycle Timeline

Below is the lifecycle schedule for released versions of the Alauda DevOps Pipelines operator:

#Release Policy

The Alauda DevOps Pipelines operator releases a new version every four to six months, updating the operator to the latest or second latest LTS version officially released by Tekton.

#Maintenance Policy

Alauda provides 12 months of maintenance support for each released version of the Tekton operator.

During the maintenance period, Alauda will provide the following services to customers:

1. Track the patch versions released by Tekton and promptly provide patches containing bug fixes and security updates.
2. Provide security updates that comply with Alauda's security standards.
3. Assist customers in smoothly upgrading the Tekton operator to new versions.

Additionally, Alauda will release a security update every two months during the maintenance period to ensure the security and stability of the operator.