C++ and Program Version Naming

[kuphryn]

Hello.
I developed a couple of simple program the last two week. I have no prior programming experience in terms of developing an original as well as productive application.

I would like to know the conventional method of naming program versions.

For example, at what point should the programmer call a program "version 1.0"

I have seen different names programmers declared their programs. Some declare "build," others declare "1.02." Lastly, there is the Microsoft way as in "5.0.8389."

What is the conventional way of calling a program version?

Thanks,
Kuphryn

[Zoma]

I'm don't think there is a convention used, but I could be wrong. Just set some arbitrary number of digits for your increments. x.xxx seems to be a good one. I'd start everything off at 0.000 or 0.001, and then have my first released version be 1.000. I'd use everything between 1.000 and 2.000 for patches and whatnot, but make 2.000 a new version. Some people use builds, some use a "b" suffix for Beta programs and use a different count for Beta/release, some just use their favorite numbers http://www.sharkyforums.com/ubb/smile.gif

[kuphryn]

Hey thanks.

I will begin implementing "full.minor.builds" format.

Kuphryn