Version

Overview:

Managing application versions can be a tedious task, especially for developers who want to ensure their deployments are smooth and trackable. This Laravel utility simplifies the version control process for applications built on Laravel 5.5 and above. With capabilities to manage version numbers—including major, minor, and patch increments—and leveraging git commit hashes, this package streamlines the versioning process while ensuring compatibility with Semantic Versioning (SemVer). Whether for verification during rollbacks or simply displaying the version on a webpage, this tool brings clarity to application management.

By integrating easy commands and YAML configuration, developers can set up their versioning system in a matter of minutes. The flexibility of this package allows it to cater to various use cases, whether you’re monitoring updates across servers or ensuring your continuous integration processes are referencing the correct application version.

Features:

• YAML Configuration: Easily control your application version using a simple YAML config file, making version management straightforward and user-friendly.
• Git Integration: Utilize your git commit as your application commit hash or number, ensuring consistent versioning with your source code.
• Incremental Versioning: Quickly increment version numbers via Artisan commands, allowing for hassle-free updates without manual tracking.
• Highly Configurable Output: Customize the version output format fully, offering both full and compact formats to suit your display preferences.
• Dynamic Methods: Access dynamic methods for easier manipulation of your versioning, making it adaptable to your specific requirements.
• Blade Directive Integration: Use a dedicated Blade directive in your views to render your application version effortlessly.
• Git Tag Support: Set your git tags as application versions easily, enhancing your version control with existing versioning practices.
• Commit Timestamp Functionality: Absorb the last commit timestamp or record the current date to provide context around your version numbers, improving tracking and management.