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Galaxy Release Process
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This document outlines the Galaxy release cycle so administrators and users know
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when to expect updates and what each update includes, making it easier to plan
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for upgrades and maintain their systems. It does not cover the actual execution
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of the release process, which is covered :doc:`elsewhere <../dev/create_release>`.
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Major or Long Term Support (LTS) Releases
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Starting from 23.0, the first release of each year is Galaxy's annual LTS
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release, for example 24.0 is the LTS for the year 2024. A LTS release is a major
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version update that receives significant and thorough end-to-end testing by a
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dedicated team, and will be supported and receive bugfixes until the next LTS.
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As such, this release is ideally targeted for production use by local Galaxy
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administrators.
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Minor Releases
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Throughout the year, we also ship several (usually 2-3) minor releases. These
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are version updates like 24.1, 24.2. These can also include significant
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updates, new features, etc. and follow the same release-testing protocol
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as with the LTS release. These are targeted for administrators who want to stay
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up to date with the latest features and improvements. Usegalaxy.org deploys new
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minor releases as a part of the release process.
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Point Releases
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Point releases (e.g. 24.1.1) are issued to address bug fixes and security
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updates. These are not scheduled and are released as needed. Following the Git
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release branch (i.e. ``release_24.1``) is recommended to stay up to date with
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these.
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Release Schedule
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Our release schedule is as follows:
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- LTS Release: Annually, in the first quarter.
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- Minor Releases: usually 2-3 times a year, generally in the early summer and fall.
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- Point Releases: As needed.
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Please note that the release dates can vary based on the development process and
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testing results.
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The usegalaxy.* public servers will be updated to the latest release within 90
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business days of the release date.
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Release Notes
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For every release, we provide release notes that detail:
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- Exciting new features
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- General enhancements
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- Bug fixes
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- Datatype, Visualization, and Tool updates
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- Administration Notes including configuration changes and migration guides if
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applicable
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Please refer to the :doc:`release notes <../releases/index>` for detailed
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information about each release.
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