I have not given Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder Transition Exam yet and I got a mail from salesforce saying I have to complete "Salesforce Certified Force.com Developer Winter '17 Release Exam" by 14th July, 2017.
But in mail it is also mentioned that "At this time you will not be able to renew your Force.com Developer credential as it will expire after July 31, 2017. Not to worry - even when your Force.com Developer credential expires, you will still have access to the Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder Transition Exam until March 30, 2018.".
As it is anyway going to expire by July 31, 2017, do I still have to give Salesforce Certified Force.com Developer Winter '17 Release Exam?
Please clarify..