This is the next release of Apache Hadoop 2.8 line. It contains 77 bug fixes, improvements and enhancements since 2.8.3.
Users are encouraged to read the overview of major changes for major features and improvements for Apache Hadoop 2.8. For details of 77 fixes, improvements, and other enhancements since the 2.8.3 release, please check release notes and changelog.
2018 May 15