Stream: argonaut
Topic: 3.0.1 vs 3.1.0
Nick George (Nov 15 2019 at 02:15):
Hello, I'm wondering about the difference in numbering between US Core 3.0.1, vs 3.1.0. My understanding (correct me if I'm wrong) is that for the core spec, X.1 indicates an early version of (X+1), whereas X.0.1 indicates a fix to X. Is that also true for UsCore, that 3.1.0 is early-version version 4?
Lloyd McKenzie (Nov 15 2019 at 02:38):
3.0.1 indicates a technical correction (shouldn't be breaking changes). 3.1.0 indicates breaking changes have occurred. That might be a ballot release or it might be an 'interim' release. @Eric Haas @Brett Marquard
Grahame Grieve (Nov 15 2019 at 02:39):
this is a referred to as an "STU update"- and yes, it has significant changes.
Nick George (Nov 15 2019 at 02:45):
so if I were to ask you "What is the current STU3 version of US Core?" would you say 3.0.1, or 3.1.0?
Lloyd McKenzie (Nov 15 2019 at 02:54):
3.1.0
Nick George (Nov 15 2019 at 03:14):
Cool. But just to make sure I understand, if I asked what is the current version of FHIR R4, would you say 4.0.1 or 4.1.0? I'm been assuming that 4.1.0 is "early draft of R5"
Nick George (Nov 15 2019 at 03:15):
like how 3.5 was really R4
Lloyd McKenzie (Nov 15 2019 at 03:20):
4.0.1
Lloyd McKenzie (Nov 15 2019 at 03:20):
4.1.0 has not been published as an official release
Lloyd McKenzie (Nov 15 2019 at 03:20):
You can't tell just from the numbers - you need to look at the history page and see what's an official release.
Nick George (Nov 15 2019 at 03:28):
Ok, thanks for the info.
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