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    Version Lifecycle TimelineRelease PolicyMaintenance Policy

    Version Lifecycle Timeline

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

    Alauda DevOps Pipelines VersionRelease DateEnd of SupportVersion Type
    v4.6.x2025-12-172026-12-17LTS
    v4.4.x2025-10-152026-02-15Non-LTS
    v4.3.x2025-09-152026-01-15Non-LTS
    v4.2.x2025-08-152026-08-15LTS
    v4.1.x2025-07-162025-11-16Non-LTS
    v4.0.x2025-04-082026-04-08LTS

    For detailed component versions in each version, see the Compatibility and support matrix

    Release Policy

    A new minor version of the Alauda DevOps Pipelines operator is released every month.

    Within every 4-month period, the last minor version will be selected as a Long Term Support (LTS) version. LTS versions are supported for 12 months, while non-LTS versions are supported four months.

    During these four months, we will update to the latest or second LTS version officially released by Tekton.

    Maintenance Policy

    Alauda provides comprehensive maintenance support for the Alauda DevOps Pipelines operator with different support durations based on version type.

    Version TypeSupport DurationExamples
    LTS (Long Term Support)12 months4.0.x
    Non-LTS4 months4.1.x

    During the maintenance period, Alauda provides the following services:

    1. Security Updates: Regular security patches and updates that comply with Alauda's security standards.
    2. Bug Fixes: Prompt delivery of bug fixes from upstream Tekton releases.
    3. Upgrade Assistance: Support for smooth operator upgrades to newer versions.
    4. Regular Maintenance: Security updates released every two months to ensure stability.