Re: [Dev-C++] dev-cpp project

[Alfred P. R. <al...@ya...>]

Hi Noorez,
 
In my understanding, there is no actual standard to these options.
 
IMHO, Major releases are just that, major changes to the application, such as new functionality, i.e. adding a substantially different feature that may change the look and feel of the application.  Beta versions are usually Major #0.
 
Minor version numbers are usually reserved for less substantial changes to the application, lets say minor modification of a widget or similar small changes.
 
Release numbers usually pertain to bug fixing, with 0 being the initial release and incrementing therefrom for each subsequent bug fix.  However, this may also be covered by Minor release numbers.
 
Build numbers are usually the compile count, which can be ridiculous on Dev-C++ for substantial applications.  If you look at Windows XP, their number is at 2160, if I remember correctly.  Meaning that they compiled the OS 2160 times!  Scary...
 
None of this is written in stone Noorez, and I may stand corrected at any time!

Noorez Kassam <lor...@ho...> wrote:
In the dev-cpp project, you have the option of using a version number, but I 
don't understand how it works...

What is the Major, Minor, Release, and Build...
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Alfred P. Reaud