fix(docs): clarify version policy (#29654)

* version policy

* Update docs/docs/install/upgrading.md

Co-authored-by: Daniel Dietzler <36593685+danieldietzler@users.noreply.github.com>

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Co-authored-by: Daniel Dietzler <36593685+danieldietzler@users.noreply.github.com>
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Matthew Momjian
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## Versioning Policy
Immich follows [semantic versioning][semver], which tags releases in the format `<major>.<minor>.<patch>`. We intend for breaking changes to be limited to major version releases.
You can configure your Docker image to point to the current major version by using a metatag, such as `:v3`.
Immich follows [semantic versioning][semver], which tags releases in the format `<major>.<minor>.<patch>`.
We intend for breaking changes, including those to the API or deployment, to be limited to major version releases.
You can configure your Docker image to point to the current major version by using a metatag, such as `:v3`. These metatags do not follow release candidates.
Currently, we have no plans to backport patches to earlier versions. We encourage all users to run the most recent release of Immich.
Switching back to an earlier version, even within the same minor release tag, is not supported.
The mobile app is typically compatible with the current and prior major version. However, the server is only compatible with the matching major version.
Thus, we recommend upgrading all mobile clients before upgrading the server to ensure compatibility.
We do not backport patches to earlier versions. We encourage all users to run the most recent stable release of Immich.
Downgrading to an earlier version, even within the same minor version, is not supported.
[semver]: https://semver.org/