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Welcome to WaveMaker Releases!!

WaveMaker follows a predictable, transparent, and standard release strategy that balances rapid innovation with enterprise-grade stability.
Our release model enables teams to confidently adopt new capabilities while ensuring long-term reliability for production applications.

This page provides a high-level overview of how WaveMaker releases work, how versions are managed, and how release policies differ between WaveMaker Online (WMO) and WaveMaker Enterprise (WME).

Versioning Philosophy​

WaveMaker follows a versioning approach that is closely aligned with Semantic Versioning. Each WaveMaker release follows the format:

Version Components​

  • MAJOR
    Introduced for significant platform-level changes, architectural upgrades, or foundational enhancements.

  • MINOR
    Introduced for new features, functional enhancements, and meaningful improvements that remain backward compatible.

  • PATCH
    Introduced for bug fixes, performance optimizations, and security updates with no breaking changes.

This structure helps teams clearly understand the scope, impact, and upgrade expectations of every release.

Release Cadence​

WaveMaker follows a steady and predictable release cadence, with flexibility based on quality and platform readiness.

Patch Releases​

  • Frequency: Approximately every 2 weeks
  • Focus:
    • Bug fixes
    • Security patches
    • Minor enhancements

Major & Minor Releases​

  • Frequency: Approximately every 3 months
  • Focus:
    • New features
    • Platform enhancements
    • Developer experience improvements

Wherever possible, backward compatibility is preserved, and platform-managed migrations ensure smooth upgrades.

Deployment Models and Release Behavior​

WaveMaker release behavior differs based on the deployment model.

WaveMaker Online (WMO)​

WaveMaker Online always runs on the latest available version.

  • Updates are automatically applied
  • No manual upgrades required
  • Immediate access to new features and improvements
  • Best suited for teams that prefer:
    • Zero maintenance
    • Continuous innovation
    • Always-current platform capabilities

WaveMaker Enterprise (WME)​

WaveMaker Enterprise provides controlled and predictable upgrade cycles.

  • Customers choose when to upgrade
  • Clearly defined support lifecycle
  • Includes:
    • Active Support
    • End-of-Life (EOL) notifications
    • Optional Long-Term Support (LTS) releases
  • Ideal for:
    • Enterprise governance
    • Regulated environments
    • Structured change management processes

Note:
Support lifecycle policies, EOL notifications, and LTS releases apply only to WaveMaker Enterprise (WME).

Support Lifecycle (WME)​

WaveMaker Enterprise supports a rolling window of recent major and minor releases to ensure security and platform stability.

  • Typically supports the latest three major/minor releases
  • Versions beyond this window are marked End of Life (EOL)
  • Advance notifications are provided to help plan upgrades
  • Selected releases may be designated as Long-Term Support (LTS), focusing on critical fixes and security updates

Technology Stack Alignment​

WaveMaker continuously modernizes its underlying technology stack to align with evolving industry standards.

This includes updates to:

  • Frameworks
  • Libraries
  • Runtimes
  • Platform dependencies

All technology stack updates are explicitly tied to WaveMaker releases and documented transparently.

Refer to the Tech Stack documentation:

This ensures:

  • Clear visibility into platform dependencies
  • Predictable upgrade planning
  • Confidence for enterprise compliance and audits

What to Expect in Release Notes​

WaveMaker Release Notes provide detailed, version-specific information including:

  • New features
  • Enhancements
  • Bug fixes
  • Security updates
  • Known limitations (where applicable)

Each release is documented to help teams assess impact, plan upgrades, and adopt new capabilities with confidence.

Summary​

WaveMaker’s release strategy is designed to deliver:

  • Predictability and transparency
  • Continuous innovation
  • Enterprise-grade stability
  • Clear upgrade paths

Whether you are using WaveMaker Online for rapid development or WaveMaker Enterprise for controlled deployments, WaveMaker ensures you always know what’s changing, why it matters, and how to move forward safely.

👉 Explore individual release notes to learn what’s new in each version.