<p>Minor version numbers (0.0.x) are used for changes that are API compatible. You should be able to upgrade between minor point releases without any other code changes.</p>
<p>Medium version numbers (0.x.0) may include API changes, in line with the <ahref="#deprecation-policy">deprecation policy</a>. You should read the release notes carefully before upgrading between medium point releases.</p>
<p>Major version numbers (x.0.0) are reserved for substantial project milestones. No major point releases are currently planned.</p>
<p>Major version numbers (x.0.0) are reserved for substantial project milestones.</p>
<p>REST framework releases follow a formal deprecation policy, which is in line with <ahref="https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/internals/release-process/#internal-release-deprecation-policy">Django's deprecation policy</a>.</p>
<p>The timeline for deprecation of a feature present in version 1.0 would work as follows:</p>