Add release notes for 4.2.0

source/release-notes/4-2-0.rst

@@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
+.. index:: CrafterCMS 4.2.0 Release Notes
+
+----------------
+CrafterCMS 4.2.0
+----------------
+
+Released *TBD*
+
+.. important::
+
+    Please see :ref:`Breaking changes <breaking-changes-4-2-x>` for breaking changes and other
+    things to consider before upgrading
+
+    For instructions on how to update your CrafterCMS install to 4.2.x,
+    please see :ref:`upgrading-craftercms`
+
+^^^^^^^^^^^^
+New Features
+^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+^^^^^^^^^^^^
+Enhancements
+^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+^^^^^^^^^
+Bug Fixes
+^^^^^^^^^
+
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+Dependency Updates
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+* Noteworthy dependency updates:
+
+  - Spring Framework to version 6
+  - Spring Boot to version 3
+  - Freemarker to version 2.3.33
+  - MariaDb4J to version ``3.1.0.1`` and MariaDB to ``11.3.2``
+  - HTTP Proxy to version 2.0
+  - UrlRewriteFilter to version 5.1.3
+  - ESAPI to version 2.5.3.1
+  - FileUpload to version 2.0.0-M2
+  - Groovy to version 4
+  - Tomcat to version 10
+
+For a complete list of community tickets, please visit: `GitHub 4.2.0 <https://github.com/orgs/craftercms/projects/6/views/1>`_
+
+For information on upgrading 3.1.x sites, see :ref:`here <compatibility-with-3.1.x>`
+
+|hr|

source/release-notes/4-2-x-breaking-changes.rst

@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+:orphan:
+:is-up-to-date: False
+:last-updated: 4.2.0
+
+.. _breaking-changes-4-2-x:
+
+====================================
+Breaking Changes in CrafterCMS 4.2.x
+====================================
+This section covers changes that might affect your CrafterCMS projects, as well as other considerations
+before upgrading. Please review the following and apply changes as required:
+
+- CrafterCMS 4.2.x requires Java 21. |br| See :ref:`Requirements <requirements_supported_platforms>` for more
+  information on CrafterCMS requirements.
+
+.. .. _compatibility-with-3.1.x:
+
+- **Upgrading 3.1.x sites** |br|
+
+  - MongoDB in CrafterCMS Social and Profile has been updated. To upgrade MongoDB in your installation, see
+    :ref:`upgrading-mongodb`
+
+  - CrafterCMS 4.1.x onward requires Git. |br| See :ref:`Requirements <requirements_supported_platforms>` for more
+    information on CrafterCMS requirements.
+
+  - CrafterCMS 4.1.x onward has a new Studio UI. To get the same Sidebar you're used to, update
+    the :ref:`user-interface-configuration`
+
+  - Update ICE to move to :ref:`XB <experience-builder>`
+
+  - Studio and Engine SAML configuration now uses a key and certificate for configuration instead of using keystore. |br|
+    See :ref:`engine-saml2-configuration` and :ref:`crafter-studio-configure-studio-saml` for more information.