From: Tom Rini Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:44:54 +0000 (-0600) Subject: doc: release_cycle: Note when next branch opens X-Git-Url: http://git.dujemihanovic.xyz/img/static/git-logo.png?a=commitdiff_plain;h=9fa8ba1ee1b6ea5361fded5422b19a9b3c1c2ad4;p=u-boot.git doc: release_cycle: Note when next branch opens While I have said this in various release emails, it should be documented here as well that the next branch opens with the second release candidate. Signed-off-by: Tom Rini --- diff --git a/doc/develop/release_cycle.rst b/doc/develop/release_cycle.rst index 8d4c112f14..7931521ad9 100644 --- a/doc/develop/release_cycle.rst +++ b/doc/develop/release_cycle.rst @@ -19,6 +19,9 @@ Cycle as follows: * After the merge window closes, no new features may be added to allow for a release candidate phase which is intended to fix bugs and regressions. +* To help with late pull requests, the **next** branch will open when the + second release candidate is published. + *Note:* While we try to adhere to the release schedule, we will not hesitate and take the liberty to delay a release if there are good reasons, for example if there are known bugs or other technical