01 · What is it?
What is it?
A version is a specific state of software at a point in time.
A version identifies which software state is being used.
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Version
A specific state of software at a point in time.
02 · Think of it like...
Think of it like...
Think of a version as an edition of a book.
The edition tells you which set of content and corrections you are reading.
Changes→Version
03 · What does it do?
What does it do?
Identify a software state.
Show what changed.
Support repeatable delivery.
04 · Where is it used?
Where is it used?
Applications
APIs
Libraries
Operating systems
05 · Example
Example
Version 2.4.0This label identifies one known state of the software.
06 · How it connects
How it connects
Code→Version→Release
07 · Do Not Confuse
Do Not Confuse
Version
A software state.
Release
A version made available for use.
08 · Topic Glossary
Topic Glossary
| ENGLISH TERM | 中文 | SIMPLE ENGLISH | 中文小白理解 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 版本 | A specific state of software at a point in time. | 软件在某个时间点的确定状态。 |
| Release | 发布版本 | A version prepared for users or deployment. | 准备给用户使用或部署的版本。 |
| Version Number | 版本号 | A label used to identify a version. | 用来标识软件版本的编号。 |
09 · What to Remember
What to Remember
A version identifies a specific software state.
Version → Release → Users