Hi everyone,
As many of you are beginning to explore the HDF5 2.0.0 release and as we close in on releasing HDF5 2.1.0, I wanted to make sure the Migration Guide is front and center for the community.
While Gerd recently highlighted some specific compatibility nuances in another thread, this document is the comprehensive “source of truth” for the 2.0.0 transition. Whether you are looking for high-level changes or specific code examples, this guide is an essential read for a smooth migration.
Key sections include:
- The Transition Strategy: A clear roadmap for moving from 1.x to 2.0.0.
- API Consolidation: Detailed breakdown of how the library has been streamlined.
- Compatibility Guidance: Practical examples on how to manage file bounds so your data remains accessible across different library versions.
- Common Misconceptions: A great section that clears up some of the initial questions we’ve seen regarding performance and file formats.
You can find the full document here: HDF5 2.0.0 Library Migration Guide
We want to ensure this resource is easy to find for everyone—not just those following specific support threads—as it addresses the most common questions we’ve received so far.
This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation under Federal Award No. 2534078. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.