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Versions & Release Management

Manage multi-version updates, write changelogs, and deliver seamless upgrades to your customers.

4 min read Updated for Devlio 2026 Verified Guide

Semantic Versioning (SemVer)

Devlio standardizes software releases using the industry-standard Semantic Versioning convention: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH

MAJOR (e.g. 2.0.0)

Significant architectural rewrites or breaking API changes.

MINOR (e.g. 1.2.0)

New features and capabilities added in a backwards-compatible manner.

PATCH (e.g. 1.2.4)

Backwards-compatible bug fixes, security patches, and performance optimizations.

Uploading a New Version

1

Navigate to Version Manager

Go to My Projects, select your project, and click New Version.

2

Upload Updated ZIP & Changelog

Attach the new project archive file and write a bulleted changelog detailing what has changed.

3

Customer Auto-Notification

Once the version is approved, all existing license holders receive an alert that a new version is ready to download.

Version History Timeline

Buyers can inspect the entire version changelog history on your project detail page under the Versions tab. This transparency builds long-term customer trust and demonstrates active maintenance.