Release notes¶
These release notes record the changes made in all major and patch releases of GROMACS. Major releases contain changes to the functionality supported, whereas patch releases contain only fixes for issues identified in the corresponding major releases.
Two versions of GROMACS are under active maintenance, the 2018 series and the 2016 series. In the latter, only highly conservative fixes will be made, and only to address issues that affect scientific correctness. Naturally, some of those releases will be made after the year 2016 ends, but we keep 2016 in the name so users understand how up to date their version is. Such fixes will also be incorporated into the 2018 release series, as appropriate. Around the time the 2019 release is made, the 2016 series will no longer be maintained.
Where issue numbers are reported in these release notes, more details can be found at https://redmine.gromacs.org at that issue number.