+1 On Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 10:21 AM Dongjoon Hyun <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi all. > > Since Apache Spark v3.5.7 tag was created on 2025-09-18, a total of 34 > patches have been merged, including several correctness and security fixes. > A subset of these changes has already been validated through the Apache > Spark 4.1.0 and 4.1.1 release processes. > > https://github.com/apache/spark/releases/tag/v3.5.7 (2025-09-18) > > $ git log --oneline v3.5.7..HEAD | wc -l > 34 > > In addition to the recent discussion on 3.5.x LTS maintenance (see > “[DISCUSS]: Extend LTS release support period w/security fixes”), our > established release cadence also suggests that it is an appropriate time to > prepare the next maintenance release, Apache Spark 3.5.8, targeting around > 2026-01-18. > > With that context, I would like to propose proceeding with the Apache > Spark 3.5.8 release, and I volunteer to serve as the release manager. > > Feedback is very welcome. > > Best regards, > Dongjoon >
