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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