From e8d6ffb692961c39f13c550585d3b7268d066646 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Willy Tarreau Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:11:47 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] MINOR: version: mention that it's development again This essentially reverts d8ba9a2a92. --- INSTALL | 13 +++++++------ include/haproxy/version.h | 2 +- 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/INSTALL b/INSTALL index 392ca2799..cb113f9c3 100644 --- a/INSTALL +++ b/INSTALL @@ -1,12 +1,13 @@ Installation instructions for HAProxy ===================================== -HAProxy 3.3 is a stable version, which means that it will get fixes for bugs as -they are discovered till around Q1 2027 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. +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. 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 038faff1e..82ded9553 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: stable branch - will stop receiving fixes around Q1 2027." +#define PRODUCT_STATUS "Status: development branch - not safe for use in production." #endif #ifdef CONFIG_PRODUCT_URL_BUGS -- 2.47.3