# Versioning

JWeBot uses an alpha version string:

```text
alpha X.Y.Z.MMDD
```

Rules:

- `alpha` means the public API and deployment process may still change.
- `X.Y.Z` is the project version.
- `MMDD` is the delivery date.
- Normal small updates increment only the patch version, for example
  `alpha 0.0.1.1014` to `alpha 0.0.2.1014`.
- Minor versions such as `0.1.x` require explicit user review and milestone
  approval.
- Local repository migration does not imply a production deployment.
- Production services must not be changed unless the operator explicitly asks
  for deployment or runtime verification.

The exact current version is stored in:

```text
VERSION
```