In that case, it seems the README may need an update to avoid confusion. It currently recommends the Spark Docker Official Image without clearly indicating that the docker-library repository is only periodically synchronized.
For reference: https://github.com/apache/spark-docker/blob/master/README.md?plain=1#L61 Dongjoon Hyun <[email protected]> 于2026年2月27日周五 10:39写道： > FYI, the Apache Spark community has recommended the Apache Spark Docker > Image location. > > https://hub.docker.com/r/apache/spark > > Volunteers periodically sync the additional location (docker-library) > based on the above. > > Dongjoon. > > > On Wed, Feb 25, 2026 at 2:18 AM Fengyu Cao <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I noticed from the documentation that the community recommends using the >> Spark Docker Official Image. >> >> However, it appears that recent Spark versions (e.g., 3.5.8, 4.0.2, >> 4.1.1) have not been published as official Docker images, and I could not >> find any corresponding PRs in the docker-library/official-images repository. >> >> Could you clarify whether there is a reason these versions have not been >> released as official images? >> >> Additionally, as a community user, would it be appropriate for me to >> prepare and submit a PR to docker-library/official-images for these missing >> versions, or is there a preferred process to follow? >> >> Dongjoon Hyun <[email protected]> 于2026年2月6日周五 09:42写道： >> >>> We are happy to announce the availability of Apache Spark 4.0.2! >>> >>> Spark 4.0.2 is the second maintenance release based on the branch-4.0 >>> maintenance branch of Spark. It contains many fixes including security and >>> correctness domains. We strongly recommend all 4.0 users upgrade to this >>> version or 4.1.1 release. >>> >>> To download Spark 4.0.2, head over to the download page: >>> https://spark.apache.org/downloads.html >>> >>> To view the release notes: >>> https://spark.apache.org/releases/spark-release-4-0-2.html >>> >>> We would like to acknowledge all community members for contributing to >>> this release. This release would not have been possible without you. >>> >>> Best regards, >>> Dongjoon Hyun >>> >> >> >> -- >> *camper42 (曹丰宇)* >> Douban, Inc. >> >> Mobile: +86 15691996359 >> E-mail: [email protected] >> >
