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GeoMesa follows Semantic Versioning (starting with version 2.0.0). It provides data compatibility with versions back to 1.2.0. GeoMesa 5.0.0 1 offers public API compatibility with versions 5.x. It offers binary compatibility with versions 5.0.x.
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GeoMesa 5.0.1 supports upgrade in place from previous versions of 2.x, 3.x, 4.x or 45.x, by updating the GeoMesa JAR versions. Ensure that JARs are updated in all clients and servers. See the upgrade guide for information on changes that may affect you after the update.
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