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diff --git a/PROCESS.md b/PROCESS.md index f206506f7c5..f19f9efed67 100644 --- a/PROCESS.md +++ b/PROCESS.md @@ -230,6 +230,11 @@ For instance, if 10.5.0 adds a feature, and that feature doesn't work correctly, then this is a regression in 10.5. If 10.5.1 then fixes that, but 10.5.3 somehow reintroduces the bug, then this bug is still a regression in 10.5. +In addition, if a regression appears in 10.5.0 for example and we are no longer +doing regular patch releases for 10.5 versions, the fix will not be patched for +the subsequent releases unless it is critical. In the event that the fix needs +to be patched for the subsequent releases, an [exception request](#asking-for-an-exception) can be made. + Because GitLab.com runs release candidates of new releases, a regression can be reported in a release before its 'official' release date on the 22nd of the month. When we say 'the most recent monthly release', this can refer to either |