= Synchronized `PVCs` are now retained to prevent data loss This release changes the default behavior for Persistent Volume Claims (PVCs) that are synchronized to user namespaces. Previously, deleting the source `PVC` would also delete the synchronized `PVCs` in each user namespace. To prevent accidental data loss, synchronized `PVCs` are no longer deleted by default when the source `PVC` is removed. This behavior applies to `PVCs` configured by following the procedure in the link: https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_openshift_dev_spaces/3.24/html-single/administration_guide/index#configuring-a-user-namespace_administration-guide [Configuring a user namespace] documentation.