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Document deprecation rationale for Artifact version constants #11584

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Document deprecation rationale for Artifact version constants
anukalp2804 Dec 21, 2025
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Refine deprecation guidance for Artifact version constants
anukalp2804 Jan 14, 2026
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docs: use non-alpha since version for Language API deprecation
anukalp2804 Jan 15, 2026
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docs: mention supply chain risk in RELEASE version deprecation
anukalp2804 Jan 21, 2026
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docs: clarify security risk of LATEST version in deprecation note
anukalp2804 Feb 5, 2026
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docs: format @deprecated Javadoc for RELEASE/LATEST constants
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docs: align RELEASE deprecation comment formatting with LATEST
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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion api/maven-api-core/src/main/java/org/apache/maven/api/Language.java
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*
* @deprecated Use {@link #RESOURCES} instead.
*/
@Deprecated
@Deprecated(since = "4.0.0", forRemoval = false)
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Language SCRIPT = language("script");

// TODO: this should be moved out from here to Java Support (builtin into core)
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10 changes: 10 additions & 0 deletions compat/maven-artifact/src/main/java/org/apache/maven/artifact/Artifact.java
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public interface Artifact extends Comparable<Artifact> {

/**
* @deprecated The use of the {@code RELEASE} version is discouraged because it results
* in non-reproducible builds and exposes projects to potential supply chain attacks.
* Use explicit versions instead.
*/
@Deprecated(since = "4.0.0")
String RELEASE_VERSION = "RELEASE";

/**
* @deprecated The use of the {@code LATEST} version is discouraged because it results
* in non-reproducible builds and exposes projects to potential supply chain attacks.
* Use explicit versions instead.
*/
@Deprecated(since = "4.0.0")
String LATEST_VERSION = "LATEST";

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