Paul Jolly wrote:
> >> I'd like to propose a version() function (or variable I guess?) that
> >> returns a string that is the semver version of Vim, i.e. v8.1.1518
> >
> > Sounds like you're looking for the v:version variable.
>
> Thanks. I'd see that, but it does not include the patch information,
> i.e. 801, unless I'm missing something obvious?
>
> Ideally, I think we should have a direct means to get at the semver
> version of Vim.
What do you want to use the patchlevel for? If it's about checking for
a certain feature, use this:
if has("patch-7.4.248")
":help has-patch" for details.
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