# Version Renumbering - Complete Implementation Summary

**Date**: October 10, 2025  
**Status**: ✅ COMPLETE  
**Scope**: Comprehensive version renumbering from v2.5.2 → v3.0.0-beta and v2.4.1 → v2.4.1-CLASSIC

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## 📋 Executive Summary

Successfully completed a comprehensive version renumbering across the entire Supervertaler repository to better communicate the architectural differences between versions:

- **v2.4.1-CLASSIC**: Original DOCX workflow (production-ready, stable)
- **v3.0.0-beta**: Complete CAT editor rewrite (beta testing phase)

The renumbering involved:
- ✅ 2 main application files renamed
- ✅ 1 archived backup renamed
- ✅ Internal version constants updated (3 locations in code)
- ✅ 11 documentation files updated/renamed
- ✅ 5 user guide files updated with version notes
- ✅ All version references synchronized across repository

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## 🔄 Files Renamed

### 1. Main Application Files

| Old Filename | New Filename | Status |
|--------------|--------------|--------|
| `Supervertaler_v2.4.1.py` | `Supervertaler_v2.4.1-CLASSIC.py` | ✅ Complete |
| `Supervertaler_v2.5.2 (experimental - CAT editor).py` | `Supervertaler_v3.0.0-beta_CAT.py` | ✅ Complete |

### 2. Archived Backup Files

| Old Filename | New Filename | Status |
|--------------|--------------|--------|
| `previous versions/Supervertaler_v2.5.1 (experimental - CAT editor development)(2025-10-09).py` | `previous versions/Supervertaler_v2.5.2-CAT_ARCHIVED(2025-10-09).py` | ✅ Complete |

### 3. Documentation Files

| Old Filename | New Filename | Status |
|--------------|--------------|--------|
| `docs/RELEASE_NOTES_v2.5.2.md` | `docs/RELEASE_NOTES_v3.0.0-beta.md` | ✅ Complete |
| `docs/DOCUMENTATION_UPDATE_v2.5.2.md` | `docs/DOCUMENTATION_UPDATE_v3.0.0-beta.md` | ✅ Complete |
| `docs/VERSION_2.5.2_FILE_ORGANIZATION.md` | `docs/VERSION_3.0.0-beta_FILE_ORGANIZATION.md` | ✅ Complete |

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## 📝 Code Changes

### Supervertaler_v3.0.0-beta_CAT.py

| Location | Old Value | New Value | Status |
|----------|-----------|-----------|--------|
| Line 2 (Docstring) | `Supervertaler v2.5.2` | `Supervertaler v3.0.0-beta (CAT Editor)` | ✅ |
| Line 26 (Constant) | `APP_VERSION = "2.5.2"` | `APP_VERSION = "3.0.0-beta"` | ✅ |
| Line 1112 (Window Title) | `"Supervertaler v2.5.2..."` | `"Supervertaler v3.0.0-beta..."` | ✅ |
| Line 1287 (Startup Log) | `"Supervertaler v2.5.2 ready..."` | `"Supervertaler v3.0.0-beta ready..."` | ✅ |

### Supervertaler_v2.4.1-CLASSIC.py

| Change | Status |
|--------|--------|
| File renamed only - no code changes | ✅ |
| Internal APP_VERSION remains "2.4.1" (correct) | ✅ |

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## 📚 Documentation Updates

### Core Documentation Files

#### 1. **README.md** ✅
**Changes**:
- Updated version table header (v3.0.0-beta / v2.4.1-CLASSIC)
- Updated file references in version descriptions
- Added version scheme explanation block
- Updated recommendation section with v3.0 = major change note

**Key Additions**:
```markdown
🔢 Version Scheme: The jump from v2.x to v3.x reflects a major architectural change.
v2.4.1-CLASSIC uses the original DOCX-based workflow, while v3.0.0-beta is a complete
rewrite as a segment-based CAT editor.
```

#### 2. **CHANGELOG.md** ✅
**Changes**:
- Added new `[3.0.0-beta]` entry with renumbering explanation
- Added note to `[2.5.2]` entry: "RENAMED TO v3.0.0-beta"
- Updated `[2.4.1]` to `[2.4.1-CLASSIC]` with version note
- Included rationale for major version bump

**Key Additions**:
- Complete explanation of why v2.5.2 → v3.0.0-beta
- Cross-references to VERSION_RENUMBERING_v3.0.0.md

#### 3. **docs/VERSION_RENUMBERING_v3.0.0.md** ✅ (NEW)
**Purpose**: Comprehensive explanation of renumbering decision

**Contents**:
- Executive summary of renumbering rationale
- Problem/solution explanation
- File naming convention documentation
- Timeline of changes (October 9-10, 2025)
- Technical differences between v2.x-CLASSIC and v3.x
- User communication guidelines
- Benefits of renumbering
- Historical note about v2.5.x series

#### 4. **docs/RELEASE_NOTES_v3.0.0-beta.md** ✅
**Changes**:
- Added version renumbering note at top
- Updated all internal v2.5.2 references to v3.0.0-beta
- Updated status: "Experimental" → "Beta Testing Phase"
- Updated performance comparison table
- Updated upgrade path section
- Updated documentation updates list

#### 5. **docs/DOCUMENTATION_UPDATE_v3.0.0-beta.md** ✅
**Changes**:
- Added version renumbering note at top
- Added October 10, 2025 section for renumbering changes
- Listed all 11 files updated during renumbering
- Updated to reflect two-day update process (Oct 9-10)

#### 6. **docs/VERSION_3.0.0-beta_FILE_ORGANIZATION.md** ✅
**Changes**:
- Updated header with version renumbering note
- Updated main file structure section (v2.4.1-CLASSIC / v3.0.0-beta)
- Added October 10, 2025 changes section
- Updated version comparison table
- Updated naming convention section (legacy vs current)
- Updated verification checklist
- Added version scheme explanation to recommendation

#### 7. **docs/VERSION_GUIDE.md** ✅
**Changes**:
- Added version scheme update note at top
- Added "Version Naming Scheme" section explaining v2.x vs v3.x
- Updated all version references (v2.4.1-CLASSIC / v3.0.0-beta)
- Added v2.4.1 additional documentation references (CafeTran/memoQ guides)
- Added v3.0.0-beta release documentation references
- Updated quick reference table
- Updated documentation status section
- Updated "For New Users" and "For Developers" sections
- Updated last modified date to October 10, 2025

### User-Facing Documentation

#### 8. **SUPERVERTALER_USER_GUIDE.md** ✅
**Changes**:
- Added prominent version note at top explaining renumbering
- Updated "Last Updated" date to October 10, 2025
- Updated "Covers" section (v2.4.1-CLASSIC / v3.0.0-beta)
- Updated navigation section references
- Updated Version Guide section (v2.4.1-CLASSIC with new filename)

**Key Addition**:
```markdown
📌 Version Note: As of October 10, 2025, version numbering has changed.
v2.4.1 is now v2.4.1-CLASSIC and v2.5.x has been renumbered to v3.0.0-beta.
Where this guide mentions `Supervertaler_v2.4.1.py`, the current filename
is `Supervertaler_v2.4.1-CLASSIC.py`.
```

#### 9. **docs/user_guides/INSTALLATION_LINUX_MACOS.md** ✅
**Changes**:
- Added version note at top explaining filename change
- Simple note: just replace v2.4.1.py with v2.4.1-CLASSIC.py in commands

**Key Addition**:
```markdown
📌 Version Note: This guide references `Supervertaler_v2.4.1.py`.
As of October 10, 2025, this file has been renamed to
`Supervertaler_v2.4.1-CLASSIC.py`. Simply replace v2.4.1.py with
v2.4.1-CLASSIC.py in all commands below.
```

#### 10. **docs/user_guides/BILINGUAL_WORKFLOW_QUICK_START.md** ✅
**Changes**:
- Updated title (v2.4.1-CLASSIC)
- Added version note at top
- Updated launch instruction to use v2.4.1-CLASSIC.py

#### 11. **INSTALLATION_GUIDE.txt** ✅
**Changes**:
- Updated title (v2.4.1-CLASSIC)
- Added version note explaining renumbering
- Clarified that functionality is identical, only naming changed

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## 🎯 Version Naming Scheme

### New Convention
```
[Product]_v[VERSION]-[EDITION]_[TAG].py
```

### Examples
- `Supervertaler_v2.4.1-CLASSIC.py`
  - **v2.4.1**: Semantic version
  - **-CLASSIC**: Edition (indicates DOCX workflow architecture)
  
- `Supervertaler_v3.0.0-beta_CAT.py`
  - **v3.0.0-beta**: Semantic version with beta tag
  - **_CAT**: Tag (Computer-Aided Translation variant)

### Rationale

**Major Version (v3.x vs v2.x)**:
- Signals **major architectural change**
- v2.x = DOCX-based workflow (document-centric)
- v3.x = Segment-based CAT editor (segment-centric)

**Edition Suffixes**:
- **-CLASSIC**: Original architecture (dignified legacy status, still production-ready)
- **-beta**: Experimental/testing phase (manages expectations)

**Tag Suffixes**:
- **_CAT**: Indicates CAT editor variant/focus

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## ✅ Verification Checklist

### Files & Code
- [x] v2.4.1.py → v2.4.1-CLASSIC.py (renamed)
- [x] v2.5.2 (...).py → v3.0.0-beta_CAT.py (renamed)
- [x] v2.5.1 archived file → v2.5.2-CAT_ARCHIVED(2025-10-09).py
- [x] APP_VERSION constant updated in v3.0.0-beta
- [x] Window title updated in v3.0.0-beta
- [x] Startup log message updated in v3.0.0-beta
- [x] Docstring header updated in v3.0.0-beta

### Documentation - Core
- [x] README.md (version table, file refs, scheme explanation)
- [x] CHANGELOG.md (v3.0.0-beta entry, v2.5.2 note, v2.4.1-CLASSIC update)
- [x] VERSION_RENUMBERING_v3.0.0.md (NEW - comprehensive explanation)
- [x] RELEASE_NOTES_v3.0.0-beta.md (renamed & updated)
- [x] DOCUMENTATION_UPDATE_v3.0.0-beta.md (renamed & updated)
- [x] VERSION_3.0.0-beta_FILE_ORGANIZATION.md (renamed & updated)
- [x] VERSION_GUIDE.md (completely updated with new scheme)

### Documentation - User Guides
- [x] SUPERVERTALER_USER_GUIDE.md (version note added)
- [x] INSTALLATION_LINUX_MACOS.md (version note added)
- [x] BILINGUAL_WORKFLOW_QUICK_START.md (updated)
- [x] INSTALLATION_GUIDE.txt (version note added)

### Consistency Check
- [x] All v2.5.2 references updated to v3.0.0-beta
- [x] All critical v2.4.1.py references have version notes
- [x] Version scheme documented in multiple places
- [x] Renumbering rationale explained
- [x] User communication clear and consistent

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## 📊 Impact Analysis

### Breaking Changes
**None** - This is purely a renaming/rebranding effort.

- v2.4.1-CLASSIC.py: Identical functionality, just renamed
- v3.0.0-beta_CAT.py: Same code, updated version strings

### User Impact

**Minimal**:
- Users with v2.4.1: Just update filename in scripts/shortcuts
- Users with v2.5.2: Same functionality, clearer version number
- New users: Better understand architectural differences

### Documentation Coverage

**Comprehensive**:
- Primary docs (README, CHANGELOG): ✅ Updated
- Technical docs (VERSION_GUIDE, FILE_ORGANIZATION): ✅ Updated
- User guides (installation, quick start): ✅ Updated with notes
- New documentation (VERSION_RENUMBERING): ✅ Created

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## 🎉 Benefits Achieved

### Clarity
✅ Version numbers now clearly signal architectural differences  
✅ Users understand v3.x ≠ incremental update from v2.x  
✅ "-CLASSIC" and "-beta" suffixes provide immediate context

### Semantic Versioning
✅ Follows industry-standard semantic versioning principles  
✅ Major version bump (v2 → v3) = major breaking change in architecture  
✅ Communicates stability (CLASSIC) vs experimental (beta)

### Future-Proofing
✅ Clear upgrade path: v3.0-beta → v3.0 → v3.1 → v3.2...  
✅ v2.x-CLASSIC can continue in parallel for DOCX workflow  
✅ No confusion about which version is which

### Professional Image
✅ Proper versioning looks more professional  
✅ "-CLASSIC" gives legacy version respect (not abandonment)  
✅ "beta" tag manages expectations appropriately

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## 📬 User Communication Summary

### For v2.4.1-CLASSIC Users
- ✅ Your version is still **production-ready and fully supported**
- ✅ The "-CLASSIC" suffix gives it **dignified legacy status**
- ✅ No functional changes - just filename/branding update
- ✅ Continue using for production work with confidence

### For v3.0.0-beta Users
- 🚀 Major version bump reflects **major architectural rewrite**
- 🧪 "beta" status indicates **experimental/testing phase**
- ⚡ Cutting-edge features: pagination, smart paragraphs, three view modes
- 📋 Please report issues - this is a completely new architecture

### Migration Path
- **Production work** → Use v2.4.1-CLASSIC (stable, tested)
- **Testing/feedback** → Try v3.0.0-beta (experimental, feature-rich)
- **Future**: v3.0.0-beta → v3.0.0 (stable) once beta testing complete

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## 🔗 Related Documentation

- **[VERSION_RENUMBERING_v3.0.0.md](VERSION_RENUMBERING_v3.0.0.md)** - Detailed explanation of decision
- **[VERSION_GUIDE.md](VERSION_GUIDE.md)** - Complete version documentation guide
- **[RELEASE_NOTES_v3.0.0-beta.md](RELEASE_NOTES_v3.0.0-beta.md)** - What's new in v3.0.0-beta
- **[VERSION_3.0.0-beta_FILE_ORGANIZATION.md](VERSION_3.0.0-beta_FILE_ORGANIZATION.md)** - File structure
- **[CHANGELOG.md](../CHANGELOG.md)** - Complete version history

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## 🏁 Conclusion

The version renumbering to v3.0.0-beta successfully achieves the goal of clearly communicating the architectural significance of the CAT editor. The comprehensive update across code, documentation, and user guides ensures consistency and clarity for all users.

**Status**: ✅ **COMPLETE**  
**Quality**: ✅ **HIGH** (comprehensive, consistent, well-documented)  
**User Impact**: ✅ **MINIMAL** (clear communication, no breaking changes)

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**Document created**: October 10, 2025  
**Author**: Michael Beijer + AI Assistant  
**Version**: 1.0  
**Status**: Final
