At Beamable, we’re committed to making the development experience as smooth as possible, and that starts with how we manage our software versions. In our latest update, we’re making some important changes to our versioning system. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know:
We’re embracing semantic versioning as our guiding principle. This means that you can expect no breaking changes in minor or patch releases. By sticking to this structure, we ensure that any changes we make won’t disrupt your project unless explicitly marked as a major update.
However, this might result in more frequent major versions than what you’re used to. While major releases often sound daunting, they signal that we’re introducing significant improvements or structural changes, like new technologies or features.
To help you navigate updates with confidence, here’s a simple breakdown of the types of releases you’ll see from Beamable:
In addition to the standard version numbers, we use named releases (now referred to as flagship releases) to signify particularly important milestones. These labels act as “tags” on a version, highlighting major moments in Beamable’s development. For instance, you might see a release labeled “Beamable Mercury,” but that doesn’t necessarily correspond to a major version. It’s just a tag to signify a significant update.
While we’re working hard to make updating as smooth as possible, we understand that integrating updates into live or in-development projects can be tricky. Here’s how you can manage Beamable updates across different stages:
While we’ve set up this versioning system with careful planning, we also understand that software can be unpredictable. Even with the best intentions, bug fixes might occasionally introduce behavioral changes. As a best practice, always treat updates with a degree of caution and thoroughly test new releases within your workflow.
We’re excited about these changes and believe they’ll help keep Beamable both reliable and flexible as we continue to evolve our platform.
Let us know what you think, and feel free to reach out if you have any suggestions on how we can make this process even smoother for your team!
Happy developing!