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      <p>As well as the code changes, such as adopting Symfony components and other third-party code, one of my favourite things about Drupal since D8 is the new release cycle.</p>

      <p>Instead of "It'll be ready when it's ready.", since Drupal 8, Drupal releases new versions on fixed dates.</p>

      <p>If a feature is ready by that date, it will be included.</p>

      <p>If not, it will be included in a later version.</p>

      <p>As well as regular bug fixes and security updates, there is a new feature release every six months.</p>

      <p>Drupal 8.1 included features like the Layout Builder, which wasn't included in 8.0.</p>

      <p>In earlier Drupal versions, it would have been deferred to the next major version, making it longer before users get its benefits.</p>

      <p>A fixed release schedule makes it easier for users and Developers to plan their updates and prepare to upgrade to the major version.</p>

      <p>As Ryan said on a <a href="/podcast/10-ryan-weaver-symfonycasts">recent episode of Beyond Blocks</a>, "It takes the drama out of open-source".</p>

              
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      <p>As well as the code changes, such as adopting Symfony components and other third-party code, one of my favourite things about Drupal since D8 is the new release cycle.</p>

      <p>Instead of "It'll be ready when it's ready.", since Drupal 8, Drupal releases new versions on fixed dates.</p>

      <p>If a feature is ready by that date, it will be included.</p>

      <p>If not, it will be included in a later&nbsp;version.</p>

      <p>As well as regular bug fixes and security updates, there is a new feature release every six months.</p>

      <p>Drupal 8.1 included features like the Layout Builder, which wasn't included in 8.0.</p>

      <p>In earlier Drupal versions, it would have been deferred to the next major version, making it longer before users get its benefits.</p>

      <p>A fixed release schedule makes it easier for users and Developers to plan their updates and prepare to upgrade to the major version.</p>

      <p>As Ryan said on a <a href="/podcast/10-ryan-weaver-symfonycasts">recent episode of Beyond Blocks</a>, "It takes the drama out of open-source".</p>

              
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