Short Term Support

Short Term Support (STS)

A Short Term Support (STS) version delivers the latest features, performance improvements, and technology updates on a faster release cycle, with a shorter maintenance period.

Principles:

• Shorter Support Lifecycle: Typically supported for 6–12 months.
• Feature-Focused: Introduces new features and APIs sooner.
• Rapid Release Cadence: Updates occur more frequently.
• Less Stability Guarantee: May include experimental or evolving features; not ideal for production.
• Upgrade Encouraged: Users are expected to upgrade frequently to stay supported.
• Preview for Future LTS: STS releases often serve as a testing ground for features that will later appear in an LTS release.

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