[llvm-dev] [lldb-dev] [cfe-dev] What version comes after 3.9? (Was: [3.9 Release] Release plan and call for testers)

[Rafael Espíndola via llvm-dev]

> I think the main issue (besides users asking what's the big change in
> 4.0, which I agree is not a big problem) is that the bitcode
> compatibility policy is tied to the major version number.

It is tied in saying we *can* drop compatibility, not that we will. If
we still support loading 3.0 bitcode when 4.1 ships we just have to
document that. It just given us the flexibility to drop it in 4.2 if
we want.

Cheers,
Rafael