From d8ba9a2a922e0dceed5947b3c0a7f76bfdfb4ec3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Willy Tarreau Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:54:30 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] MINOR: version: mention that 3.3 is stable now This version will be maintained up to around Q1 2027. 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 cb113f9c3..392ca2799 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 3.3 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. 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 82ded9553..038faff1e 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 2027." #endif #ifdef CONFIG_PRODUCT_URL_BUGS