feat(about): update Node.js release cycle information#8882
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Clarified the release status of odd and even Node.js versions and updated information on the release cycle starting with Node.js 27. Signed-off-by: Matt Mayer <152770+matthewmayer@users.noreply.github.com>
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| Major Node.js versions enter _Current_ release status for six months, which gives library authors time to add support for them. | ||
| After six months, odd-numbered releases (9, 11, etc.) become unsupported, and even-numbered releases (10, 12, etc.) move to _Active LTS_ status and are ready for general use. | ||
| Historically (up to Node.js 26), odd-numbered releases (9, 11, etc.) become unsupported after six months, and even-numbered releases (10, 12, etc.) move to _Active LTS_ status and are ready for general use. | ||
| Starting with Node.js 27, the release cycle will be annual and every major version will move to _Active LTS_ status after its six-month _Current_ phase. |
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| Starting with Node.js 27, the release cycle will be annual and every major version will move to _Active LTS_ status after its six-month _Current_ phase. | |
| Starting with Node.js 27, the release cycle will be annual and every major version will move to _LTS_ status after its six-month _Current_ phase (and six additional months of _Alpha_ phase). |
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Clarified the release status of odd and even Node.js versions and updated information on the release cycle starting with Node.js 27. While the change has not happened yet, would be good to list this on the releases page so developers who missed the announcement are aware of it in good time.
Description
Clarifies that the odd/even distinction will not happen in future.
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Documentation update only
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