# istio_55848.yaml
apiVersion: release-notes/v2

# This YAML file describes the format for specifying a release notes entry for Istio.
# This should be filled in for all user facing changes.

# kind describes the type of change that this represents.
# Valid Values are:
# - bug-fix -- Used to specify that this change represents a bug fix.
# - security-fix -- Used to specify that this change represents a vulnerability fix.
# - feature -- Used to specify a new feature that has been added.
# - test -- Used to describe additional testing added. This file is optional for
#   tests, but included for completeness.
kind: feature

# area describes the area that this change affects.
# Valid values are:
# - traffic-management
# - security
# - telemetry
# - installation
# - istioctl
# - documentation
area: traffic-management

# issue is a list of GitHub issues resolved in this note.
# If issue is not in the current repo, specify its full URL instead.
issue: [55848]

# releaseNotes is a markdown listing of any user facing changes. This will appear in the
# release notes.
releaseNotes:
  - "**Added** support for PreferSameNode and PreferSameZone on the Kubernetes Service trafficDistribution field."
  - "**Updated** traffic distribution to disregard subzone when the Kubernetes Service trafficDistribution field is set to PreferClose."