Development Branch
This page outlines the branching strategy used in the FreeRADIUS server project. It details three main branches, each with a specific purpose in the development lifecycle. This branching policy helps organise development by adding new features to appropriate branches. This method keeps older versions stable and secure.
If you want to add new features, you should target either the v3.2.x or the v4.0.x branch. The instructions below show how to check out a branch if you need to work with it.
4.0.x Feature Branch
The v4.0.x branch is the main feature branch for ongoing development. To add new features or modules, please submit your pull requests to this branch. The instructions show how to clone the repository, fetch the v4.0.x branch, and check it out for development.
git clone git@github.com:FreeRADIUS/freeradius-server.git
cd freeradius-server
git fetch origin v4.0.x:v4.0.x
git checkout v4.0.x3.2.x Stable + Feature Branch
The v3.2.x branch is both a stable and feature branch. The provided commands show you how to clone the repository and switch to this branch if you want to work with or contribute to this version.
git clone git@github.com:FreeRADIUS/freeradius-server.git
cd freeradius-server
git fetch origin v3.2.x:v3.2.x
git checkout v3.2.x3.0.x Stable Branch
The team has now frozen the v3.0.x branch, meaning they will not accept any new features or modules. Only security fixes will be applied to it.
git clone git@github.com:FreeRADIUS/freeradius-server.git
cd freeradius-server
git fetch origin v3.0.x:v3.0.x
git checkout v3.0.x