Versionstring
Versionstring is a label used to identify a specific build or release of a software component. It typically encodes information about release history, compatibility, and build metadata, and is used by packaging systems, installers, and development tools to manage upgrades and dependencies.
Structure and components: Most versionstrings are composed of numeric identifiers separated by dots, such as MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH.
Standards and schemes: The most widely used scheme is Semantic Versioning (SemVer) 2.0.0, where increments to
Parsing and comparison: Versionstrings are compared according to defined rules. Pre-release versions have lower precedence than
Usage and implications: Clear versioning supports upgrade decisions, dependency constraints, and reproducible builds. It communicates compatibility
Examples: 1.3.0, 2.0.0-beta.2, 3.1.4+build.123, 2024.11.3 (CalVer).