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diff --git a/docs/RELEASE-PROCEDURE.md b/docs/RELEASE-PROCEDURE.md index c18570fec..f2b4343bd 100644 --- a/docs/RELEASE-PROCEDURE.md +++ b/docs/RELEASE-PROCEDURE.md @@ -61,12 +61,12 @@ celebrate curl release scheduling ======================= -Basics ------- +Release Cycle +------------- We do releases every 8 weeks on Wednesdays. If critical problems arise, we can insert releases outside of the schedule or we can move the release date - but -this is very rare. +this is rare. Each 8 week release cycle is split in two 4-week periods. @@ -78,14 +78,22 @@ Each 8 week release cycle is split in two 4-week periods. then only focus on fixing bugs and polishing things to make a solid coming release. +- After a regular procedure-following release (made on Wednesdays), the + feature window remains closed until the following Monday in case of special + actions or patch releases etc. + +If a future release date happens to end up on a "bad date", like in the middle +of common public holidays or when the lead release manager is away traveling, +the release date can be moved forwards or backwards a full week. This is then +advertised well in advance. + Coming dates ------------ Based on the description above, here are some planned release dates (at the time of this writing): -- January 8, 2020 -- March 4, 2020 +- March 4, 2020 (7.69.0) - April 29, 2020 - June 24, 2020 - August 19, 2020 |