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--- rfc:peclversioning [2008/04/02 15:17] – old revision restored pajoye
+++ rfc:peclversioning [2008/04/02 15:47] – sfox
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 ===== Request for Comments: PECL Versioning =====
-  * **Author:** Steph Fox, Pierre A. Joye
+  * **Author:** Pierre A. Joye
   * **Status:** Work in progress
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         * //Note that the PEAR installer cannot recognize hyphens in a package version string//
     * In package.xml, the 'status' field for a release may be any of "alpha", "beta" or "stable". These states should be reflected in the version number: a "stable" release should be at least 1.0.0, for example. A Release Candidate is signified by RCx in the version number and a "beta" status in package.xml.
+The following points can be added to extend this RFC to fit some basic needs requested by our users or 3rd party. The main goal is to define when a package can break the backward compatibility, add features. There is no technical restrictions or requirements, these points only define how to choose a version number according to the changes done in the release.
+//Please note that these points are subject to discussions as some developers may not like to be forced to use a given version number. Please mention your preference in your vote or feedbacks/comments //
     * A backwards-compatability break may include feature additions
     * A feature addition may include bug fixes