Hi all. Since the Apache Spark v4.0.2 tag was created on 2026-02-02, 64 patches have been merged, including several correctness and security fixes that we already verified and delivered via v4.1.2 recently.
https://github.com/apache/spark/releases/tag/v4.0.2 (2026-02-02) $ git log --oneline v4.0.2..HEAD | wc -l 64 Given our traditional release cadence for 4.0.x, I propose moving forward with the Apache Spark 4.0.3 release, targeting the first release candidate (RC1) around June 8, 2026. I also volunteer to serve as the release manager for this cycle. WDYT? Feedback is very welcome. Best regards, Dongjoon Hyun.
