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Document the SDK support policy #6471

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1 change: 1 addition & 0 deletions firebase.json
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4 changes: 4 additions & 0 deletions src/content/get-dart/index.md
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The Dart SDK includes the libraries and command-line tools that
you need to develop Dart command-line, server, and web apps.

The Dart team supports only the latest stable release of the SDK.
For full details on the SDK release lifecycle and supported versions,
check out the [SDK support policy](/tools/sdk#support-policy).

To learn more about the Dart SDK, consult the [Dart SDK overview](/tools/sdk).

:::tip
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To learn more about the SDK, check out its [README file][readme].

## Support policy

The Dart team supports only the latest, stable version of the Dart SDK.
When a new major or minor version is released,
older versions are no longer supported.
For example, if `3.7.x` is the latest release,
it is supported until `3.8.0` or `4.0.0` is released,
whichever comes first.

The Dart team provides fixes to critical issues and security problems as needed
through patch releases but only for the currently supported version.
For example, if `3.7.0` is the latest stable release,
a fix to a vulnerability might be issued in a `3.7.1` patch release.

On average, the Dart team ships a new stable release every 3 months.
Patch releases to the currently supported version are shipped as needed.

This policy helps ensure Dart developers have access to
a stable and reliable platform that continues to
evolve with new features and improvements.

{% comment %}
TODO(parlough): Add a section discussing the breaking change policy
and link out to the breaking change index.
{% endcomment %}

## Filing bugs and feature requests

To see existing issues or create a new one,
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