diff --git a/docs/deprecation-policy.md b/docs/deprecation-policy.md index bd7645ea49..d349e6c0b9 100644 --- a/docs/deprecation-policy.md +++ b/docs/deprecation-policy.md @@ -73,6 +73,7 @@ version. Beta API versions *may not* replace GA API versions. **Rule #4: Other than the most recent API version in each track, older API versions must be supported after their announced deprecation for a duration of no less than:** + * **GA: 1 year or 2 releases (whichever is longer)** * **Beta: 3 months or 1 release (whichever is longer)** * **Alpha: 0 releases** @@ -220,12 +221,14 @@ follows: **Rule #5a: CLI elements of user-facing components (e.g. kubectl) must function after their announced deprecation for no less than:** + * **GA: 1 year or 2 releases (whichever is longer)** * **Beta: 3 months or 1 release (whichever is longer)** * **Alpha: 0 releases** **Rule #5b: CLI elements of admin-facing components (e.g. kubelet) must function after their announced deprecation for no less than:** + * **GA: 6 months or 1 release (whichever is longer)** * **Beta: 3 months or 1 release (whichever is longer)** * **Alpha: 0 releases**