Consultation on Calico Version Compatibility with Kubernetes 1.28.15

Cluster information:

  • Kubernetes Version: 1.28.15
  • Successfully Deployed Calico Versions: v3.25.2, v3.26.4
  • Failed Deployments: Calico v3.27.0 and above

We are currently selecting between these two available versions for our cluster. Given the stability requirements of a production environment, we would like to seek advice on the following:

  1. Compared to v3.25.2, does Calico v3.26.4 offer significant advantages in terms of long-term operational stability and resource consumption (CPU/Memory)?
  2. For Kubernetes v1.28.15, does Calico v3.26.4 provide better compatibility support (e.g., adaptations for new APIs or features)?
  3. From a production stability perspective, is it more prudent to choose the longer-validated v3.25.2, or is the newer v3.26.4 a more suitable choice?

We would appreciate any suggestions or insights from those who have experience with similar setups. Thank you!