> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/server/knowledge-base/knowledge-base-articles/difference-between-major-and-minor-versions.md).

# Difference between major and minor versions

Understand the difference between major and minor Devolutions Server version numbers and what each digit in a release like 2024.3.27.0 represents.

#### Major version

A major version refers to a release that introduces significant changes, new features, or major enhancements. The major version is identified by the first number after the year. For example, in ***2024.3.27.0***, the major version is ***3***.

#### Minor version

A minor version consists of incremental updates within a major version. These updates often include bug fixes, security patches, and minor enhancements but do not introduce major new features or changes that significantly alter functionality. For example, in ***2024.3.27.0***, the minor version is ***27***.


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