Package net.sf.mmm.util.version.api

Provides the API for dealing with versions.

See: Description

Interface Summary

Interface	Description
VersionIdentifier	A VersionIdentifier is a version identifying a particular state of an object under version control.
VersionIdentifierFormatter	This is the interface used to format a VersionIdentifier.
VersionUtil	This is the interface for a collection of utility functions that help to deal with versions.

Enum Summary

Enum	Description
DevelopmentPhase	A DevelopmentPhase represents the state of development of an artifact.

Package net.sf.mmm.util.version.api Description

Provides the API for dealing with versions.

Version-Util API

Versions are everywhere. From single java files to complex software products you are dealing with version control and version identification. Unfortunately versions are often treated as plain strings with unclear syntax and semantics. Therefore typical questions arise like which of two given version is higher. As versions are not standardized this API tries its best to define a VersionIdentifier that should suite all needs for identifying a particular version.