Release/support roadmap in documentation
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Description
Is your feature request related to a problem?
I can not find easily info on the release cycle, python versions support, when they would be dropped, etc.
It's handy to know e.g. how long would python 3.11 be supported by xarray.
Describe the solution you'd like
We could add a new page in the documentation, similar to Development roadmap, but targeting users.
Say, "Release Roadmap", with info on:
- release cycle
- when support (=releases) would cease for a given python version
I understand the release cycle isn't on strict schedule, but then we could mention that, or what the project is striving to achieve.
Describe alternatives you've considered
I have been looking around the project but did not find an overview. If I missed it, my apologies. Let me know :)
Additional context
Nowadays I work on hardening xarray-based workflows for production.
Some of the target systems are rigid.
When designing new systems, it is important to get the python version/env right the first time.
And for aging in-place systems, to plan the update wisely.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reading the existing Development roadmap page linked in the issue and inspect the surrounding documentation structure. Define the release cycle and Python-version support policy, including when support ends, then add a user-facing Release Roadmap page with those details and clear caveats about scheduling.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- documentation, release
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 42/100