Debian developers published Plan freezing package of the Batch database of Debian 12 “Bookworm” . Debian 12 release is expected in mid-2023.
On January 12, 2023, the first stage of freezing the batch database will begin, within which the execution of “transitions” will be terminated (package updates, which requires adjustments to other packets, which leads to temporary deletion of packets from Testing), and also discontinued package updates, Required for assembly ( Build-Essential ).
On February 12, 2023, a soft freezing of a packet base will take place at which the reception of new source packets will be stopped and the possibility of re-enabled earlier packets is closed.
On March 12, 2023, a hard frost in front of the release will be used, in which the process of transferring key packets and packets without autopkgtests from Unstable in Testing will be completely stopped and the intensive testing step and correcting blocking release problems will begin. The stage of rigid frost is introduced for the first time and is considered as the necessary intermediate stage before full freezing, covering all packages. The time of complete freezing is not yet defined.