LTS Release

Definitions

1. A long-term support release intended to receive bug fixes and security updates for an extended period compared with regular releases. LTS releases are favored by teams that value operational stability and predictable maintenance windows.

   In plain English: A software release that is supported and updated for a longer time than usual.

   Example: "They upgraded to the LTS release because the quarterly cadence of the normal channel was too disruptive for production."

Related Terms

• GitHub Release
• Release Automation
• Release Strategy
• Rolling Release
• Unstable Branch
• Version Policy
• Versioning Strategy
• Stable Branch