+1 DB Tsai | https://www.dbtsai.com/ | PGP 42E5B25A8F7A82C1
> On Dec 8, 2025, at 2:18 PM, Gengliang Wang <[email protected]> wrote: > > +1 for faster and predictable release. > > > On Sun, Dec 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM Hyukjin Kwon <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> PS: I would like to stop preview releases once this SPIP passes as we will >> have relatively quick releases. However, I plan to start another vote >> separately to avoid mixing this proposal with stopping previews. >> >> On Mon, 8 Dec 2025 at 06:52, Hyukjin Kwon <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> Hi all, >>> >>> I would like to start a discussion on accelerating the Apache Spark release >>> cadence. Over the past four months, we have been running preview releases, >>> and the process has been smooth and effective. As mentioned in the preview >>> release discussion thread, I’d now like to extend this approach to official >>> releases. >>> >>> During this period, I also looked into how other large projects, such as >>> Kubernetes and Python, manage their release timelines. Based on that >>> research and our own recent experience, I’ve drafted a proposal for an >>> updated Apache Spark release plan. >>> >>> TL;DR: >>> Introduce a predictable release schedule: annual major releases and >>> quarterly minor releases, so users can benefit from new features earlier. >>> With a faster cadence for minor releases, we should take a more >>> conservative approach toward behavior changes in minor versions, while >>> still allowing new features and improvements. >>> I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback. >>> >>> More details can be found in SPIP: Accelerating Apache Spark Release >>> Cadence >>> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gBoZ4KH5zQUWpgK3M7zAN7p6Glz4S_e9bO3PvQA9sQs/edit?usp=sharing> >>> >>> Thanks!
signature.asc
Description: Message signed with OpenPGP
