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**Force Flow** · 09-11-2003, 01:59 AM

A different version number signifies a bug fix, added feature, or major overhaul.

What exactly does a "build" refer to?

The reason I'm asking is because I'm starting to write programs in C, and I would like to try to document versions/builds.

EzyStvy · 09-11-2003, 06:44 AM

build

(n.) A version of a software program. The term is usually used in reference to a program that is still in development.

(v.) To program, or write lines of code.

I think "build" is more of an internal number. Version is what the public sees.

**Force Flow** · 09-11-2003, 10:26 AM

I'm still a little confused about a "build", so is it a count of the number of lines in the code?

EzyStvy · 09-11-2003, 10:44 AM

To you, build 091003 is version 5 to the public.

**Force Flow** · 09-11-2003, 10:54 AM

So what does a build supposed to mean? The number of saves? revisions? debuggs?

EzyStvy · 09-11-2003, 10:58 AM

Guessing it can be anything you want/need to refresh "your" mind as to what's in it/not in it.

Windows XP Pro with SP1a is also build 5.1.2600 (SP1a)

**Force Flow** · 09-11-2003, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by EzyStvy
Guessing it can be anything you want/need to refresh "your" mind as to what's in it/not in it.

Ahh! Thanks, EzyStvy

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EzyStvy Ride 'em Cowboy Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 9,109	build (n.) A version of a software program. The term is usually used in reference to a program that is still in development. (v.) To program, or write lines of code. I think "build" is more of an internal number. Version is what the public sees. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

09-11-2003, 10:26 AM	#3
Force Flow Barefoot on the Moon! Staff Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northeastern USA Posts: 13,385	I'm still a little confused about a "build", so is it a count of the number of lines in the code? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

09-11-2003, 10:44 AM	#4
EzyStvy Ride 'em Cowboy Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 9,109	To you, build 091003 is version 5 to the public. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

09-11-2003, 10:54 AM	#5
Force Flow Barefoot on the Moon! Staff Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northeastern USA Posts: 13,385	So what does a build supposed to mean? The number of saves? revisions? debuggs? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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09-11-2003, 10:58 AM	#6
EzyStvy Ride 'em Cowboy Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 9,109	Guessing it can be anything you want/need to refresh "your" mind as to what's in it/not in it. Windows XP Pro with SP1a is also build 5.1.2600 (SP1a) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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