Release Cadence, Versioning and Support Cycle
Versioning
iText DITO follows a numerical, semantic versioning pattern with major, minor and patch releases:
- Major releases are breaking releases. They typically contain new features, overhauls and redesigns that are not compatible with earlier versions of the application.
- Minor releases introduce significant new features and improvements.
- Patch releases contain bug fixes and small improvements to existing features.
Major releases increase the first digit of the release number, minor releases increase the second digit and patch releases increase the third digit. For example, v. 2.5.3 is the third patch release of the fifth minor release of the second major release of the application.
Release Cadence
iText DITO has a fixed 4-monthly minor release cadence. These minor releases are shipped in March, July and November and they extensively communicated through iText's online channels. In between two minor releases any number of patch releases may be shipped. There is a minimal gap of 20 calendar months between consecutive major releases.
End of Life (EOL) for iText DITO
As of November 2023, iText DITO reached its End of Life (EOL) status and has transitioned to maintenance mode.
This means it will only receive security related releases and fixes to allow our existing customers to continue safely using it. No new features will be added.
In light of iText DITO reaching its End of Life (EOL), we advise considering Fluent (https://apryse.com/products/fluent) as an alternative solution, offering enhanced features and ongoing support. For further details, please consult the Fluent Documentation available at (https://fluent.apryse.com/documentation). If you have any questions or require further information, please contact our support team at https://itext.freshdesk.com/support/home.