How to store software version numbers?

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Hi,

What is the best practice for storing software version numbers like 6.3.1 or 4.10.2?

None of the field datatypes seem to fit the bill, so my current thinking is to store the major, minor, and patch versions as separate fields. Is there a better way?

Thanks,
Bruce

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Hey,

splitting sounds like a good idea to me... just keep in mind, not all version numbers are semantic and can be longer :slight_smile:

--Alex

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Very true. Thanks, Alexander :+1: