diff --git a/Support-Policy.md b/Support-Policy.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f5e5146 --- /dev/null +++ b/Support-Policy.md @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ +## Spring Batch Support Policy + +Spring Batch follows the [VMware Tanzu OSS support policy](https://tanzu.vmware.com/support/oss) for critical bugs and security issues. + +* Major versions will be supported for at least 3 years from the release date (but you must run a supported minor version). +* Minor versions will be supported for at least 12 months. + +[Commercial support is also available](https://tanzu.vmware.com/spring-runtime) from VMware which offers an extended support period. + +All Spring Batch releases are publicly available from Maven Central and https://repo.spring.io. +We do not have a private repository reserved only for paying customers. + +## End of Life + +Spring Batch releases are marked as "end of life" when they are no longer supported or released in any form. +If you are running an EOL version, you should upgrade as soon as possible. + +Please note that a version can be out of support before it is end of life. +During this time you should only expect releases for critical bugs or security issues. + +A Spring Batch release is supported as long as the last Spring Boot version that brings it is supported. + +## Releases + +### Release Schedule + +Spring Batch currently has a yearly-based release cadence and typically follows the same release schedule as Spring Framework for minor and major versions. + +Patch releases are published as necessary. + +As much as possible, we recommend that all users migrate to the latest supported release. + +### Released Versions + +The following releases are actively maintained: + +| Version | Released | Spring Boot version | Expected End of Life| +|:------- |:---------|:--------------------|:--------------------| +| 4.3.x | October 2020 | 2.5.x | February 2023| +| 4.2.x | October 2019 | 2.3.x | February 2022 | + +The following releases are end of life: + +| Version | Released | End of Life| +|:------- |:---------|:-----------| +| 4.1.x | October 2018 | Avril 2020 | +| 3.0.x | May 2014 | January 2019 | + +All releases prior to 3.x are also not supported anymore. \ No newline at end of file