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    Version Lifecycle TimelineChannel PolicyRelease 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 TypeAvailable ChannelsRecommended Channel
    v4.6.x2025-12-172026-12-17LTSstable, latest, pipelines-4.6stable
    v4.4.x2025-10-152026-02-15Non-LTSlatest, pipelines-4.4latest
    v4.3.x2025-09-152026-01-15Non-LTSlatest, pipelines-4.3latest
    v4.2.x2025-08-152026-08-15LTSstable, latest, pipelines-4.2stable
    v4.1.x2025-07-162025-11-16Non-LTSlatest, pipelines-4.1latest
    v4.0.x2025-04-082026-12-08LTSstable, latest, pipelines-4.0stable

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

    Channel Policy

    The Alauda DevOps Pipelines operator on the v4.6.z LTS line publishes the following subscription channels:

    • stable (default from v4.6.3 onward): Receives v4.6.z LTS patch updates only. Recommended for production.
    • latest: Receives every published v4.6.z release. This was the default channel prior to v4.6.3; keep your Subscription on latest if you want to preserve the previous behavior.
    • pipelines-4.6: Equivalent to stable on this release line — pinned to v4.6.z patch updates.
    NOTE

    Prior to v4.6.3, the v4.6.z bundle was published with latest as the default channel. Existing subscriptions on latest continue to work; no action is required unless you want to switch to stable.

    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.