Re: [boost] on boost version numbers

From: Stefan Seefeld (seefeld_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-12-06 16:06:01

Thomas Witt wrote:

>>>Agreed, we do need a way to identify patch releases. There is a clear 
>>>distinction between the kind of changes allowed in a 1.X and a 1.X.Y 
>>>release.
>>
>>Yes, though these questions only concern the release management (i.e.
>>developers).
> 
> 
> I am not sure I understand you correctly. AFAICS this is of concern to 
> the users in terms of API compatibility, likeliness of regressions and 
> such.

Is there any guarantee about what can and can not change between major
and minor releases ? If so, it should be documented. If not, i.e. if it
is only a matter of 'likeliness', I honestly don't see much point in
trying to draw a distinction.

Regards,
                Stefan