# Versioning

JWeBot uses a human-readable product version string:

```text
beta X.Y.Z.MMDD
```

Rules:

- `beta` means the project has passed the local, staging, privacy, and
  production-safety gates expected for wider testing, while still allowing
  controlled breaking changes before a stable release.
- `X.Y.Z` is the project version.
- `MMDD` is the delivery date.
- Python package versions use PEP 440 pre-release form. For beta builds,
  `beta 1.0.0.1016` maps to `1.0.0b1+1016`.
- Normal small updates increment only the patch version, for example
  `beta 1.0.0.1016` to `beta 1.0.1.1016`.
- Minor, major, or stable-release changes 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
```