`R CMD check` uses the `package_version()` function to check that the
submitted package version is > the version on CRAN. You can use it to
check Duncan's hypothesis:
R$ # current update with 3-part version
R$ package_version("1.1.1") > package_version("1.1")
[1] TRUE
R$ # next update with only a 2-part version
R$ package_version("1.2") > package_version("1.1.1")
[1] TRUE
On Sun, Oct 27, 2024 at 8:16 AM Duncan Murdoch <murdoch.dun...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I don't think R will enforce a 3 part version just because you used it
> once. You might have other reasons to try to maintain versioning
> consistency.
>
> Duncan Murdoch
>
> On 2024-10-27 7:48 a.m., Gianmarco Alberti wrote:
> > Dear Duncan,
> >
> > Thank you for the straightforward guidance.
> >
> > My initial query stemmed from a concern about versioning consistency - I
> > thought that once using three digits (1.1.1), I would need to maintain
> > that format (e.g., 1.2.0) in future updates. Your suggestion clarified
> > that I can use 1.1.1 for these formatting changes and still use 1.2 for
> > future substantial updates.
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Gm
> >
> >
> > Il giorno dom 27 ott 2024 alle ore 11:49 Duncan Murdoch
> > <murdoch.dun...@gmail.com <mailto:murdoch.dun...@gmail.com>> ha scritto:
> >
> > On 2024-10-27 6:03 a.m., Gianmarco Alberti wrote:
> > > Dear R Package Developers,
> > > I am seeking guidance regarding a situation with my package
> > 'chisquare'
> > > (version 1.1) on CRAN.
> > >
> > > Current situation:
> > >
> > > 1. The package was submitted and (automatically) accepted to CRAN
> > (version
> > > 1.1) after thorough local testing and complete devtools checks
> > > (check_win_oldrelease(), check_win_release(), check_win_devel())
> > >
> > > 2. After acceptance, I received a request to make formatting
> > changes to the
> > > DESCRIPTION file by November 2, 2024:
> > > -Remove version specifications for graphics and stats in Imports
> > > -Update R version dependency format from R (>= 4.0.0) to R (>= 4.0)
> > >
> > > 3. Upon attempting to submit these formatting changes, I received
> > a warning
> > > about "Insufficient package version (submitted: 1.1, existing:
> > 1.1)". I am
> > > well aware that this warning typically indicates the need to
> > increment the
> > > version number for new submissions of existing packages, as per CRAN
> > > policies.
> > >
> > > This creates a procedural challenge:
> > > -I need to make the requested DESCRIPTION file changes to retain
> > the package
> > > -The changes are purely formatting-related, not functional (all
> > checks pass)
> > > -I cannot submit without changing the version number
> > > -However, incrementing the version number seems disproportionate for
> > > formatting changes.
> > >
> > > I would greatly appreciate guidance on the proper way to handle this
> > > situation.
> > > What is the recommended approach for submitting DESCRIPTION file
> > formatting
> > > corrections for an already-accepted package, given that
> > incrementing the
> > > version number might seem a bit disproportionate?
> > >
> > > Thank you for your time and assistance.
> >
> > The simplest thing is to just update the version. Use 1.1.1 if you
> > don't want to go to 1.2.
> >
> > Duncan Murdoch
> >
>
> ______________________________________________
> R-package-devel@r-project.org mailing list
> https://stat.ethz.ch/mailman/listinfo/r-package-devel
--
Joshua Ulrich | about.me/joshuaulrich
FOSS Trading | www.fosstrading.com
______________________________________________
R-package-devel@r-project.org mailing list
https://stat.ethz.ch/mailman/listinfo/r-package-devel
