PacketFence implements improved quality assurance processes for snapshot releases to ensure better stability and reliability.
We are implementing changes to our snapshot release process to improve quality and reliability.
What’s Changing
Enhanced Quality Assurance
Our snapshot releases will now undergo additional testing before being made available:
- Automated test suites
- Manual verification of key features
- Regression testing
- Performance validation
More Predictable Releases
Instead of releasing snapshots immediately after every change, we’re moving to a more structured approach that ensures each snapshot meets quality standards.
Why These Changes?
Stability
Some users depend on snapshots for access to the latest features. We want to ensure these releases are reliable and don’t introduce regressions.
Trust
By improving our quality assurance process, users can have more confidence in snapshot releases.
Better Feedback
More stable snapshots make it easier for testers to identify real issues rather than transient problems.
What This Means for Users
Snapshot Users
- Snapshots will be more stable and reliable
- Release frequency may be slightly reduced
- Better documentation of changes in each snapshot
Production Users
We continue to recommend stable releases for production environments. Snapshots are intended for testing and early access to new features.
Feedback Welcome
We appreciate feedback from our community on these changes. Let us know if you have suggestions for improving our release process.