Update Policy

How VisaFlow Pro updates are versioned, delivered, and supported. Understand what to expect with each release.

Last updated: June 27, 20269 sections

Overview

WPCodingPress is committed to continuously improving VisaFlow Pro. Updates include new features, improvements, bug fixes, and security patches. This policy describes how updates are versioned, delivered, and what you can expect as a license holder.

All updates are provided at no additional cost to license holders. There are no subscription fees for receiving updates.

Versioning Scheme

VisaFlow Pro follows Semantic Versioning (SemVer): MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH

Major (1.x.x)

Significant new features, architectural changes, or breaking changes. May require manual upgrade steps.

Minor (x.1.x)

New features and improvements. Backward-compatible. Safe to apply without code changes.

Patch (x.x.1)

Bug fixes, performance improvements, and security patches. Fully backward-compatible.

Major Updates

Major version updates introduce significant new features, architectural changes, or design overhauls. These updates may include breaking changes that require modifications to your existing installation.

What to Expect

Major updates are released periodically. Each major release includes detailed upgrade documentation, migration guides, and a changelog. License holders are notified via email about major releases.

Minor Updates

Minor version updates add new features and improvements without breaking existing functionality. These are the primary vehicle for feature delivery between major releases.

New Features

New visa types, form templates, workflow enhancements, and UI improvements.

Backward Compatible

Minor updates are designed to be drop-in replacements. No code changes required.

Patch Updates

Patch version updates address bugs, performance issues, and minor improvements. These are the most frequent updates and are fully backward-compatible.

Bug Fixes

Verified bug fixes for issues reported by customers or discovered internally.

Performance

Optimization improvements that enhance application speed and resource usage.

Security Updates

Security Response

Security vulnerabilities are addressed as a priority. Critical security patches may be released outside the regular update cycle. License holders are notified immediately about security advisories and are strongly encouraged to apply security patches promptly.

Upgrade Policy

Upgrading between versions is straightforward:

1

Patch Upgrades

Apply directly. No manual steps required.

2

Minor Upgrades

Apply directly after reviewing changelog. Generally no manual steps.

3

Major Upgrades

Review upgrade guide and migration documentation. May require database migrations or configuration changes.

Update Delivery

Updates are delivered through the following channels:

Email Notification

All license holders receive email notifications for new releases with changelog links.

GitHub Repository

Source code updates are pushed to the private GitHub repository. Pull the latest changes to update.

Contact

Email

support@wpcodingpress.com

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