Implement Version Locking for Libraries and Dependencies in Thread

[KadeMorton]

Description

Feedback has highlighted the need to stabilise Thread by locking down library and dependency versions to specific major releases. This will prevent the automatic incorporation of potentially unstable updates and ensure that all environments run on the same versions.

Acceptance Criteria

• Review and document all external libraries and dependencies currently used in Thread.
• Identify and lock down the most recent major stable versions for these dependencies in the dependency configuration files.
• Conduct regression testing to confirm that these changes do not interfere with existing functionalities.
• Revise developer guidelines to include procedures for updating dependencies in the future.

Milestones

1. Review and Documentation of Dependencies
2. Update and Lockdown of Dependency Versions
3. System-Wide Testing
4. Documentation Update and Rollout