Dolphin Emulator changes to a rolling release model
The Dolphin Emulator transitions to a rolling release cycle, abandoning stable releases for regular updates every few months. Version numbers will now reflect dates. This change aims to improve stability and support.
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The Dolphin Emulator has announced a shift to a rolling release cycle, moving away from the previous stable release model. The new approach will involve regular releases every few months, accompanied by a Progress Report serving as a changelog. The first release under this scheme is Dolphin 2407, available for download on various platforms. The version numbering system will now be date-based, with the first two digits representing the year and the second two indicating the month. This change marks the end of the 5.0 era, with the project opting for continuous releases and hotfixes instead of major version updates. Additionally, a new logo has been introduced to symbolize this transition. The decision to move to a rolling release model was driven by the project's evolution towards stability, improved development processes, and the desire to enhance support and distribution infrastructure.
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4 comments"Dolphin has seen constant updates, with new features and enhancements coming side by side with bug fixes and stability improvements. " <-- yes that is what I call rolling release.
"All of this was achieved without a new release." <-- No. You were doing release. Just not changing major version numbers.
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