The Terraform team has released the first release candidate (RC1) for Terraform 0.12.0, which is expected to be finalized in a few weeks. The RC1 has been tested by various users and feedback has been invaluable in identifying rough edges that automated and manual tests weren't covering. Although it's still a release candidate, users are recommended to test it thoroughly to find any remaining bugs and friction points before the final release. Terraform 0.12.0 includes significant changes such as improved language syntax, new internal models for state and plan, serialization formats, and provider plugin protocol updates. Some providers may not be compatible with this version yet, but the team is working hard to make them available soon. The team thanks the community for their patience during the development process of Terraform 0.12.0.