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• Release Numbering: Because 7.x releases all included new features (as described in DSpace Release 7.0 Status), Steering and Developers have agreed that future 7.x releases should all use the "7.6.x" number scheme (e.g. 7.6.1, 7.6.2, etc).  This clarifies that 7.6 was the final release which will include new features. Starting with 8.0, we will revert to our usual numbering scheme where 8.0 will accept new features, but 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3 will only include bug fixes.
• Support plan: DSpace 7.6.x will be under support until it is no longer one of the most recent three (3) major releases per our DSpace Software Support Policy.  As DSpace is moving back to a release schedule of one major release per year, this means that 7.6.x will be supported until DSpace 10.0 is released (tentatively scheduled for 2026).
• Release Schedule: DSpace 7.6.x bug-fix releases will occur whenever major issues require immediate resolution or a larger number of smaller issues are ready for immediate release.  They have no fixed timeline, but will be announced on mailing lists when available.
• Development Activities: DSpace 7.6.x development activities occur on our DSpace 7.6.x Maintenance Project Board.
  • Development discussions related to DSpace 7.6.x occur in our weekly Developer Meetings

DSpace 8.0 Development

DSpace Steering Group finalized the roadmap / plans for 8.0 in their meeting on June 28, 2023 (immediately after the 7.6 release).  This plan was presented to the Leadership Group on August 9, 2023 (notes are public).

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8.0 Release Goals

These are the main priorities for the 8.0 release as decided by the DSpace Steering Group.  The overarching goal is to keep the 8.0 release smaller in size (in terms of new features), and find ways to help the community more easily upgrade to 7.x or 8.x.

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