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Product Release Lifecycle
This document outlines the release lifecycle and version management policies for Yellowbrick Data Warehouse releases.
Overview
Yellowbrick follows a semantic versioning system (MAJOR.MINOR.MICRO). Each release level has a strictly defined support window to ensure stability and predictability for platform upgrades.
Support Policy Definition
| Release Type | Format | Support Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | 7.x.x | 24 Months | Significant architectural changes. Sets the foundation for subsequent releases. |
| Minor | 7.X.x | 6 Months | Feature enhancements. Follows an upgrade-only path (e.g., 7.2 → 7.3) and extends Major support duration. |
| Micro | 7.x.X | Inherited | Bug fixes and security patches. Inherits the End of Life (EOL) date of the parent Minor version. |
Release Calendar
The following table lists the current and recent versions of Yellowbrick, their alignment with Kubernetes versions, and their support status.
| Version | Kubernetes Version | Release Date | End of Support | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | 1.32 | Dec 4, 2025 | May 5, 2026 | Current |
| 7.3 | 1.31 / 1.32 | Jul 25, 2025 | Jan 25, 2026 | Active |
| 7.2 | 1.30 | Apr 29, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | End of Life |
| 7.1 | 1.30 | Jan 24, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 | End of Life |
Note: Micro releases (e.g., 7.3.1) are not listed in the main calendar as they share the "End of Support" date of their minor version.
Micro Version Detail
Micro versions provide critical fixes. They do not extend the support window of the Minor version. Latest micro per minor listed below:
| Minor Version | Micro | Release Date | Support Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3 | 7.3.2 | Nov 06, 2025 | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 7.2 | 7.2.3 | Jun 13, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 7.1 | 7.1.3 | Feb 24, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 |
Best Practices
- Upgrade Planning: Plan upgrades at least 30 days before a Minor version's End of Life date.
- Forward Compatibility: Upgrades (e.g., 7.2 to 7.3) preserve compatibility, any changes in behavior are documented here. Downgrades are not supported for Minor versions.
- Environment Testing: Validate new versions in a non-production environment before applying to production.