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The '''rapid release model''' is a software development and release strategy [[Software:Firefox version history#Rapid releases|adopted by Mozilla starting in 2011]].<ref name= "doi=10.1145/2901739.2901764">{{cite book |title=The Impact of Switching to a Rapid Release Cycle on the Integration Delay of Addressed Issues |website=researchgate.net |date=May 2016 |doi=10.1145/2901739.2901764 |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303413559 |access-date=29 April 2024 |last1=Da Costa |first1=Daniel Alencar |last2=McIntosh |first2=Shane |last3=Kulesza |first3=Uirá |last4=Hassan |first4=Ahmed E. |pages=374–385 |isbn=978-1-4503-4186-8 }}</ref> The transition to the rapid release model was driven by Mozilla's goal to more quickly deliver new features and improvements to users, as well as to better compete with the rapid release cycles of other major [[Software:Web browser|web browsers]]. The model comes with several advantages.<ref name= "doi=10.1145/2901739.2901764" />
The '''rapid release model''' is a software development and release strategy [[Software:Firefox version history#Rapid releases|adopted by Mozilla starting in 2011]].<ref name= "doi=10.1145/2901739.2901764">{{cite book |title=The Impact of Switching to a Rapid Release Cycle on the Integration Delay of Addressed Issues |website=researchgate.net |date=May 2016 |doi=10.1145/2901739.2901764 |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303413559 |access-date=29 April 2024 |last1=Da Costa |first1=Daniel Alencar |last2=McIntosh |first2=Shane |last3=Kulesza |first3=Uirá |last4=Hassan |first4=Ahmed E. |pages=374–385 |isbn=978-1-4503-4186-8 }}</ref> The transition to the rapid release model was driven by Mozilla's goal to more quickly deliver new features and improvements to users, as well as to better compete with the rapid release cycles of other major [[Software:Web browser|web browsers]]. The model comes with several advantages.<ref name= "doi=10.1145/2901739.2901764" />


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The rapid release model is a software development and release strategy adopted by Mozilla starting in 2011.[1] The transition to the rapid release model was driven by Mozilla's goal to more quickly deliver new features and improvements to users, as well as to better compete with the rapid release cycles of other major web browsers. The model comes with several advantages.[1]

Faster Release Cycle

Prior to 2011, Firefox followed a traditional release model, with major versions released less frequently. Starting with Firefox 5.0 in 2011, Mozilla transitioned to a rapid release cycle, with new major versions released every 6-8 weeks. This rapid release cycle was later accelerated further, with new major versions released every 4 weeks starting in 2020.

Streamlined Update Process

With the rapid release model, users no longer need to download a full Firefox installer to update to a new major version. Instead, Firefox can be updated automatically or by downloading a smaller patch/update file, rather than a full installer. This streamlines the update process for users, who can more easily keep their Firefox installation up-to-date.

Release Channels

Firefox development and releases are split across four channels: Nightly, Developer Edition, Beta, and Release. The Aurora development channel was previously part of this process but was discontinued in 2017, with the Developer Edition channel taking its place. New features are first integrated into the Nightly channel, then move through the other channels over 6-8 week periods before reaching the final Release channel.[2] This staged rollout allows for testing and stability checks before updates are broadly distributed.

Extended Support Releases

In addition to the rapid release channels, Mozilla also offers an Extended Support Release (ESR) channel. ESR versions are updated less frequently, approximately every 30 weeks, and are targeted at enterprise and institutional users who require more stability.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Da Costa, Daniel Alencar; McIntosh, Shane; Kulesza, Uirá; Hassan, Ahmed E. (May 2016). The Impact of Switching to a Rapid Release Cycle on the Integration Delay of Addressed Issues. pp. 374–385. doi:10.1145/2901739.2901764. ISBN 978-1-4503-4186-8. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303413559. Retrieved 29 April 2024. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "What is the purpose of Mozilla's "Rapid Release Plan"?". https://superuser.com/questions/303529/what-is-the-purpose-of-mozillas-rapid-release-plan. 



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