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Asked: May 18, 20262026-05-18T03:09:08+00:00 2026-05-18T03:09:08+00:00

When releasing desktop apps we usually rename the binary to contain the version number.

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When releasing desktop apps we usually rename the binary to contain the version number. This version isn’t stored anywhere else but in the file name.

  • What are the advantages of storing the version number elsewhere? (ex. In the project properties, in the setup script, etc)
  • How to automate the version number update process?
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    2026-05-18T03:09:09+00:00Added an answer on May 18, 2026 at 3:09 am

    This is an old article but still has validity so might be worthwhile reading. You can manage versioning in VS in the projects properties its quite simple to do.

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