Top "Version-numbering" questions

How do I differentiate between beta versions and normal versions?

I generally agree that major versions of a program should be 1.0, 2.0, ... and significant updates should be: 1.1, 1.2, ..., and that bug fixes …

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How to parse version number to compare it?

SCENARIO: I have a simple application that checks its RSS feed and looks if there's a newer version available. Thus, …

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Compare versions as strings

Comparing version numbers as strings is not so easy... "1.0.0.9" > "1.0.0.10", but it's not correct. The obvious way to do it …

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How to embed version number & copyright into my DLL?

I have a VB Express 2008 class library and would like to embed a version number and some copyright/contact info. …

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How to automate version number update process for my Eclipse plugin built with Maven

I working with a project similar to the project described here. So, it has a few modules in parent pom.…

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