Work-Relay

Version Maintenance Terminology

Numbered Element Example Description
Major Version number (7.1.0) This number increases when there are substantial changes in our code, such as adding a new feature or functionality.
Major feature changes.
Number limit from 0-99
DOES start the maintenance clock.
Minor Version number (7.1.0) This number increases for minor enhancements that normally do not substantially change the user’s interaction with the software; administrative changes, and/or implementing bug fixes.
Minor feature change release.
Number limit from 1-99
Does NOT start the maintenance clock.
Patch number (7.1.0.) This number increases for releases of a packaged version that contains backwards-compatible bug fixes only. This number is automatically increased by the system when you create a new build (package).
Number limit from 0-9999
Does NOT start the maintenance clock.