Updated Support Policy (markdown)

Mahmoud Ben Hassine 2023-01-26 11:52:44 +01:00
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@ -7,26 +7,21 @@ Spring Batch follows the [VMware Tanzu OSS support policy](https://tanzu.vmware.
[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.
All Spring Batch releases are publicly available from Maven Central. Snapshots and milestone releases are publicly available from https://repo.spring.io. We do not have a private repository reserved only for paying customers.
## 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.
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.
### 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.
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.
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.