I actually intentionally disabled the commenter access so the discussion can happen here :-). Otherwise, we would end up with multiple places to discuss this.
On Tue, 9 Dec 2025 at 09:33, L. C. Hsieh <[email protected]> wrote: > Can you open comment access to the google doc? > So it will be easier to ask questions directly on the SPIP doc. > > On Sun, Dec 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM Hyukjin Kwon <[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 > > > > Thanks! > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe e-mail: [email protected] > >
