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<p><em>"MongoDB 4.4.0-rc0, the first release candidate of MongoDB 4.4, is out and is ready for testing. This is the culmination of the 4.3.x development series, and includes many exciting new features. Please review the <a href="https://docs.mongodb.com/master/release-notes/4.4/">release notes 8</a> for more about what’s new, <a href="https://docs.mongodb.com/master/release-notes/4.4/#upgrade-procedures">upgrade procedures</a>, and <a href="https://docs.mongodb.com/master/release-notes/4.4/#report-an-issue">how to report an issue</a>."</em></p>
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<p><a href="https://community.mongodb.com/t/mongodb-4-4-0-rc0-is-released/2649">https://community.mongodb.com/t/mongodb-4-4-0-rc0-is-released/2649</a></p>
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