VersionExtensions

Provides version comparison and formatting utilities.

Overview

The VersionExtensions class offers utilities for Version objects including enhanced comparison, formatting, and version analysis operations.

API Reference

VersionExtensions

Core Methods

Comparison Operations

IsNewerThan(Version version, Version other)

Checks if a version is newer than another version.

var current = new Version(2, 1, 0);
var old = new Version(2, 0, 5);
bool isNewer = current.IsNewerThan(old); // true

IsOlderThan(Version version, Version other)

Checks if a version is older than another version.

var legacy = new Version(1, 5, 0);
var current = new Version(2, 0, 0);
bool isOlder = legacy.IsOlderThan(current); // true

Formatting Operations

ToShortString(Version version)

Formats version without trailing zeros.

var version = new Version(2, 1, 0, 0);
var short = version.ToShortString(); // "2.1" (removes .0.0)

Practical Examples

Software Update Management

public class UpdateManager
{
    public bool IsUpdateAvailable(Version currentVersion, Version latestVersion)
    {
        return latestVersion.IsNewerThan(currentVersion);
    }

    public string GetVersionDisplay(Version version)
    {
        return version.ToShortString();
    }
}

Best Practices

1. Semantic Versioning: Follow semantic versioning principles
2. Null Checks: Always validate Version objects before comparison
3. Display Formatting: Use appropriate formatting for user interfaces