Introduction
Welcome to this comprehensive guide on the version feature in Empress, designed to provide a deep dive into its technical functionalities and usage from a developer’s perspective. This guide is inspired by Apple’s clear and sophisticated approach to software documentation, aiming to provide you with a similar level of clarity and detail.
Introduction
The version command in Empress is a powerful tool that enables developers to obtain compiled info about all the apps installed in the current bench directory. With this feature, developers have the flexibility to choose their preferred output format, ranging from plain text, JSON, or an ASCII table.
Understanding and utilizing the version feature effectively can significantly aid in software development and customization. It offers a quick and efficient way of checking the versions of the installed apps, an essential step in debugging and system maintenance.
Technical Functionalities and Advantages
The version command can be used in three different formats: plain, json, and table. Here’s how each format functions:
Plain Format
The --format plain option displays version information as plain text. This option provides a simple and straightforward way to view version information.
Here’s an example of how to use it:
$ bench version --format plain
erpnext 14.0.3 version-14 (4e88dcf)
frappe 14.0.1 version-14 (f8ec3d7)
JSON Format
The --format json option displays version information as a formatted JSON string. This feature is particularly useful if you’re building tools over the bench CLI or integrating this information into other systems.
Here’s an example of how to use it:
$ bench version --format json
[
{
"app": "erpnext",
"branch": "version-14",
"commit": "4e88dcf",
"version": "14.0.3"
},
{
"app": "frappe",
"branch": "version-14",
"commit": "ef0a5e9",
"version": "14.0.1"
}
]
Table Format
The --format table option displays version information formatted as an ASCII table. This format is visually organized, making the version information easier to digest at a glance.
Here’s an example of how to use it:
$ bench version --format table
+-------------------------+------------+------------------------------+---------+
| App | Version | Branch | Commit |
+-------------------------+------------+------------------------------+---------+
| erpnext | 14.0.3 | version-14 | 4e88dcf |
| frappe | 14.0.1 | version-14 | f8ec3d7 |
+-------------------------+------------+------------------------------+---------+
Conclusion
The version feature is a powerful tool in the Empress suite that can significantly aid in software development and customization. By providing developers with the ability to quickly and efficiently check the versions of installed apps in different formats, it offers an efficient method for debugging and maintaining system integrity. Understanding and leveraging this feature can greatly enhance your productivity and effectiveness in working with Empress.