[DX-1804] Update special-releases.md

[JoanCamosTyk]

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• Updated LTS version announcement from April 2024 to April 2022.

• Added a new section detailing Gateway version availability on Cloud.

• Explained implications for unsupported Gateway versions in Cloud.

• Provided upgrade recommendations for users on non-latest supported versions.

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Documentation	special-releases.md Added Gateway versioning details and updated LTS announcement tyk-docs/content/developer-support/release-notes/special-releases.md Changed LTS version announcement date to April 2022. Added a new section on Gateway version availability in Cloud. Detailed implications for unsupported Gateway versions. Included upgrade recommendations for supported versions. +26/-1

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⚡ Recommended focus areas for review Version Announcement Update The LTS version announcement date has been updated from April 2024 to April 2022. This change should be verified to ensure it aligns with the intended release schedule and does not introduce inconsistencies in the documentation. Our next LTS version will be announced in April 2022. Gateway Version Display Policy The new section on Gateway version availability and support in the Cloud console introduces specific policies for version selection and upgrade recommendations. Ensure these policies are accurate and align with the intended user experience and support strategy. ### Available Gateway Versions on Cloud To ensure a consistent and high-quality experience for our users, we have updated the way Gateway (GW) versions are displayed and supported in the Cloud console. This aligns with our Long-Term Support (LTS) policy and aims to encourage users to stay current with supported versions while reducing operational overhead for our team. **Version Availability in the Cloud Console** When selecting the "Latest" option, users will only be able to choose the latest feature branch (currently 5.7.x). When selecting the "LTS" option, users will be able to choose from the following: - Current LTS version (e.g., 5.3.x): Full support provided, with the latest patch marked as "Recommended" - LTS minus 1 version (e.g., 5.0.x): Maintenance support only. Older versions (e.g., 5.2.x and below) are marked as "Unsupported" and will be greyed out. **Implications for Unsupported Versions** Users with deployments on unsupported versions (e.g., 5.2.5) will see a notice informing them that their version is "Unsupported." Unsupported versions are not eligible for bug fixes or feature updates. Users encountering issues will be advised to upgrade to a supported version **Upgrade Recommendations** Users running deployments on a supported but non-latest version within a branch (e.g., 5.3.2 in the current LTS branch) will see a notice recommending an upgrade to the "Recommended" version (e.g., 5.3.4). This ensures users benefit from the latest security patches and improvements within the supported branch.

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Category	Suggestion	Score
General	Correct outdated LTS announcement date Update the outdated announcement date for the next LTS version to reflect a future date, as the current date mentioned (April 2022) is in the past and could confuse readers. tyk-docs/content/developer-support/release-notes/special-releases.md [132] -Our next LTS version will be announced in April 2022. +Our next LTS version will be announced in April 2025. Suggestion importance[1-10]: 9 Why: The suggestion addresses a critical issue of outdated information in the documentation, which could mislead readers. Updating the date to a future year ensures clarity and relevance, significantly improving the document's accuracy and utility.	9

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[excieve]

Thanks @JoanCamosTyk! Looks good, just a few comments.

[excieve]

Thanks @JoanCamosTyk! Looks good to me!