> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.e6data.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Release notes format

> What each section of an e6data release note covers, so you can scan releases efficiently.

Each release note in the [Changelog](/release-notes) follows a consistent structure. This page describes what each section means.

## Sections

### Release header

The release version, date, and components affected.

```
Release 1.2.3 - May 13, 2026
Components: Platform Components, Metadata Service
```

### Highlights

The 2–4 most user-visible changes in the release. Scan this first.

### New features

User-facing capability additions. Each entry links to the relevant doc page.

### Improvements

Performance, reliability, or usability improvements that don't add new surface area.

### Bug fixes

Fixed issues. Each entry references the bug ID (for example, `E6-1234`) for support reference.

### Breaking changes

Anything that changes existing behavior in a way that could affect customer queries, configurations, or integrations. Always read this section before upgrading.

### Deprecations

Features marked for removal in a future version. Lists the deprecated feature, the recommended replacement, and the planned removal date.

### Security advisories

Security-relevant fixes. Includes severity (Low / Medium / High / Critical) and whether action is required from customers.

## How to use release notes

| Scenario | What to read |
| - | - |
| Deciding whether to upgrade | Highlights, Breaking changes, Security advisories |
| Looking for a specific fix | Bug fixes (search by bug ID or symptom) |
| Planning future work | Deprecations |
| Understanding new capabilities | New features, Improvements |

## Versioning

e6data uses semantic versioning:

| Version part | Meaning |
| - | - |
| **Major** (`X.0.0`) | Breaking changes possible; read release notes carefully |
| **Minor** (`1.X.0`) | New features; backward compatible |
| **Patch** (`1.2.X`) | Bug fixes and security updates; backward compatible |

Major version bumps are rare (typically annually). Most releases are minor or patch.

## See also

* [Changelog](/release-notes)
* [Version upgrades](/platform/reference/version-upgrades)


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