From b629f366a7f9ec23215adbb6e8b94699c80084b7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Christopher Faulet Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:11:36 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] MINOR: version: mention that 3.1 is stable now This version will be maintained up to around Q1 2026. The INSTALL file also mentions it. --- INSTALL | 13 ++++++------- include/haproxy/version.h | 2 +- 2 files changed, 7 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/INSTALL b/INSTALL index 44f232eb71..b169925aab 100644 --- a/INSTALL +++ b/INSTALL @@ -1,13 +1,12 @@ Installation instructions for HAProxy ===================================== -This is a development version, so it is expected to break from time to time, -to add and remove features without prior notification and it should not be used -in production, unless you're an experienced user and are willing to follow -weekly updates. If you are not used to build from sources or if you are not -used to follow updates then it is recommended that instead you use the packages -provided by your software vendor or Linux distribution. Most of them are taking -this task seriously and are doing a good job at backporting important fixes. +HAProxy 3.1 is a stable version, which means that it will get fixes for bugs as +they are discovered till around Q1 2026 and should not receive new features. +This version is mostly suited at experienced users who are willing to quickly +follow updates. New users are encouraged to use long term supported versions +such as the ones provided by their software vendor or Linux distribution, as +such versions require far less common updates. If for any reason you would prefer a different version than the one packaged for your system, you want to be certain to have all the fixes or to get some diff --git a/include/haproxy/version.h b/include/haproxy/version.h index 1d8d211622..7030eb68a0 100644 --- a/include/haproxy/version.h +++ b/include/haproxy/version.h @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ #ifdef CONFIG_PRODUCT_STATUS #define PRODUCT_STATUS CONFIG_PRODUCT_STATUS #else -#define PRODUCT_STATUS "Status: development branch - not safe for use in production." +#define PRODUCT_STATUS "Status: stable branch - will stop receiving fixes around Q1 2026." #endif #ifdef CONFIG_PRODUCT_URL_BUGS -- 2.39.5