This, from Eric, is my mental model of 4.x vs 3.x stated plainly. Dev focus will be on 4, with as little as possible backported. I'm worried about _our_dependencies... we'll still have to upgrade those to the degree they continue to support jdk11.
It feels like we've hit consensus for 18 months to EOL for 3.x. ... let's say Feb 29, 2028? I'll send an announcement to user@ and dev@ with this decision and the general update plan for 3.x? WDYT? ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Eric Pugh <[email protected]> Date: Wed, Aug 26, 2026 at 9:22 AM Subject: "Tip/Tail" dev model To: <[email protected]> I wanted to share this JEP that was shared with me https://openjdk.org/jeps/14 that I think is interesting approach! I’m curious if LTS idea evolves into “We support these LTS versions of Java”…. Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been automatically archived by Mimecast, a leader in email security and cyber resilience. Mimecast integrates email defenses with brand protection, security awareness training, web security, compliance and other essential capabilities. Mimecast helps protect large and small organizations from malicious activity, human error and technology failure; and to lead the movement toward building a more resilient world. To find out more, visit our website.
