[boost] Re: Library versioning

From: Kevlin Henney (Kevlin.Henney_at_[hidden])
Date: 1999-12-21 07:12:04

Dave devised:
>Beman beamed:
>> Sure.  What's your favorite?  Just start at 1.00 and increment each
>> time I build the boost_all.zip file?
>
>Fine with me, as long as major version numbers actually mean something.
>How about this, though:
>
>xxx.yyy.zzz
>
>xxx = Major version
>yyy = New library or feature added
>zzz = Bug fixes only

I like this. It makes the intent of each release obvious, making it clearer
what people are getting for their download. It sets a good example, leading
away from the uncohesive service pack chaos so popular with certain vendors
where fixes and features are thrown together with little regard for rhyme,
reason, or compatibility.

Kevlin