Hello, We have identified several blocker bugs in 4.2.0 release: KAFKA-20332, KAFKA-20322, KAFKA-20254. Two of these bugs are fixed, and one is expected to be fixed soon. I would therefore suggest starting the process for a 4.2.1 bug fix release.
If there is agreement, I will publish a release plan in the coming days. I will volunteer to be RM for the release. Of course, I'm also open to someone else taking the RM role. Cheers, Lucas
