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.. include:: /Includes.rst.txt
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.. _release-branching-strategy:
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Release and Branching Strategy
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When maintaining TYPO3 extensions, developers often need to support multiple
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TYPO3 Long-Term Support (LTS) versions simultaneously. This typically requires
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a clear release and branching strategy to manage development and maintenance
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across different TYPO3 versions.
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There are two common strategies for managing branches when supporting multiple
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TYPO3 LTS versions.
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.. contents:: Table of Contents:
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:backlinks: top
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:class: compact-list
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:depth: 2
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:local:
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.. _release-branching-strategy-one-branch:
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Approach 1: One branch for multiple TYPO3 LTS versions
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In this approach, there is a single main branch that receives new features and
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updates, while supporting multiple TYPO3 LTS versions at the same time.
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The downside of this approach is that it may require some version-dependent
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code switches, which can increase complexity. However, the major advantage is
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that there is only one branch to maintain, making it easier to implement new
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features and code changes across all supported TYPO3 versions.
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This approach simplifies the maintenance of the extension and is preferred when
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minimizing maintenance overhead is the primary concern.
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.. _release-branching-strategy-multiple-branches:
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Approach 2: Separate branch per TYPO3 LTS version
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In this approach, there is one main branch for each TYPO3 LTS version. This
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means that each branch exclusively supports a single TYPO3 LTS version.
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The advantage here is that version-specific code can be used without requiring
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version-dependent switches, reducing complexity in the codebase. However, this
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approach increases the maintenance burden, as any new features or updates must
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be applied to each branch individually.
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This approach may be necessary when there are significant differences between
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TYPO3 LTS versions or when you want to avoid version-dependent code.
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.. _release-strategy-conclusion:
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Conclusion
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The appropriate release and branching strategy depends on the specific
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requirements of the extension and the TYPO3 versions you are supporting. If
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reducing maintenance complexity is a priority, using a single branch for
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multiple versions is often the better choice. However, if you need to tailor
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your extension for each version, a separate branch for each version may be more
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suitable.
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