QtIFW version format and order

Alex Lyapin

I have updated one of packages recently using QtIFW and faced situation when maintenance tool can't find new updated despite it is properly pushed.

Here is packge meta for new and previous updates:

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<Package>
    <DisplayName>...</DisplayName>
    <Description>...</Description>
    <Version>1.10.0</Version>
    <ReleaseDate>2024-01-30</ReleaseDate>
    <SortingPriority>50</SortingPriority>
    <Default>true</Default>
    <ForcedInstallation>true</ForcedInstallation>
</Package>

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<Package>
    <DisplayName>...</DisplayName>
    <Description>...</Description>
    <Version>1.9.3</Version>
    <ReleaseDate>2024-01-30</ReleaseDate>
    <SortingPriority>50</SortingPriority>
    <Default>true</Default>
    <ForcedInstallation>true</ForcedInstallation>
</Package>

It feels like version 1.10.0 is treated as less than 1.9.3 which is possible if the comparison is done based on strings.

Is it correct explanation? if so how can one manage 9+ version numbers?

All the best,
Alex