What is lts?

LTS stands for Long Term Support. It is a designation for software releases that are supported for an extended period of time, typically several years. LTS releases are often preferred by businesses and organizations that require stability and reliability in their software environment, as they receive regular updates and security patches for an extended period of time.

LTS releases are typically supported for a minimum of two to three years, but some may receive support for up to ten years or more, depending on the software vendor. This allows users to deploy the software with confidence, knowing that they will have access to support and updates for the foreseeable future.

Examples of software that have LTS releases include operating systems like Ubuntu and CentOS, as well as programming languages like Java and Node.js. LTS releases are typically identified by a specific version number or code name that indicates their long-term support status.