Release Process Timeline

Release Timeline for April Releases

Even numbered releases usually happen in this timeline Eg - Reference Application 2.4.0, Reference Application 2.6.0 etc.

• Early February: Select release manager for October release. April release manager announces modules.
• Mid February: Code freeze for April release.
• Early March: Release all required modules for April release.
• Mid March: Set up UAT for April release
• Early April: Address any issues from UAT for April release
• April End: Announce the release and post it in the OpenMRS blog and update download links

Release Timeline for October Releases

Odd numbered releases usually happen in this timeline Eg - Reference Application 2.5.0, Reference Application 2.7.0 etc.

• Early July: October release manager announces modules.
• August: Select release manager for next April release. Code freeze for October release.
• Early September: Release all required modules for October release.
• Mid September: Set up UAT for October release.
• Early October: address any issues from UAT for October release
• October End: Announce the release and post it in the OpenMRS blog and update download links

Future Releases