codenumbers
Codenumbers are standardized numeric identifiers attached to software artifacts such as builds, releases, and code components to enable precise tracking across development, testing, and deployment processes. They are designed to be machine-readable and unambiguous, reducing reliance on descriptive names that can vary between teams or projects.
Formats for codenumbers vary by organization. Common schemes include purely numeric sequences (for example 12004507), year-based
Usage and benefits: codenumbers support traceability across tools and stages, enabling reproducible builds, accurate change history,
See also: code name, build number, versioning, semantic versioning, codename, release management.