Versioning Method for GetProof Products.

Version Format:

All GetProof Products are versioned according to the following format:

1.0.0     The 1st number represents the MAJOR release.
0.1.0     The 2nd number represents the DOT release.
0.0.1     The 3rd number represents the FIX release.

Version Definition:

FIX releases:     [0.0.1]
    - include critical bugs only
    - DO NOT include functionality additions or changes
    - must be checked into the dev tree and tested prior to release.

DOT releases:     [0.1.0]
    - are cumulative and include all previous dot releases.
    - include all bugs fixes from previous FIX release
    - can also include minor functionality changes

MAJOR releases:     [1.0.0]
    - include structural, architectural or other sweeping changes.
    - are cumulative of all prior releases.

Glossary of Related Terms:

EDITION - Typically describes the platform or technology with which the product was built (.NET, .JSP, .ASP, etc...)
RELEASED - Describes code that has been declared ready for delivery to customer.
BUILD - Each time code is compiled for delivery, the build number increments (independently of version numbers).
VERSION - A numeric indicator with three dot-separated numbers decribing revision history of a product.
VERSION CONTROL SYSTEM - Version control systems are generally used as part of the software development cycle to track and coordinate source code changes among a team of developers.

See also: related article on CVS