From e6c0fd09fc45cdeec5397c6a1a222a813f387f94 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Janos Follath Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:59:31 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Clarify LTS lifetime Signed-off-by: Janos Follath --- BRANCHES.md | 3 +++ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+) diff --git a/BRANCHES.md b/BRANCHES.md index a2ea074ab..0ce47e89f 100644 --- a/BRANCHES.md +++ b/BRANCHES.md @@ -23,6 +23,9 @@ the API of 3.(x+1) is backward compatible with 3.x). We only break API compatibility on major version changes (e.g. from 3.x to 4.0). We also maintain ABI compatibility within LTS branches; see the next section for details. +New LTS branches are usually created around the time of a new major version. +After a new LTS branch is created, it remains supported for at least 3 years. + ## Backwards Compatibility for application code We maintain API compatibility in released versions of Mbed TLS. If you have