Governance: Automatically calculate the current version number through Git

[elliotxx]

What would you like to be added?

Automatically calculate the current version number through Git.

For example, assuming the latest tag is v0.4.2, if HEAD is equal to v0.4.2, then the version number is v0.4.2. If not equal, the version number is v0.4.3-xxxxxx, among them, xxxxxx is ${shortSha}.

Why is this needed?

The current version number is hardcode in the pkg/version/VERSION file, and its value needs to be manually modified before each new version is released, which is not conducive to long-term maintenance.

[rajeshkio]

Could you please confirm if this issue is still open and if I can start working on it?

[elliotxx]

@rajeshkio Yeah, this issue is currently not aasign to anyone. Welcome to claim it! Maybe you need to know some background of this feature. #362

[rajeshkio]

Thank you. I checked it. My idea is to create a directory 'scripts' and add a script to find the version number and update the pkg/version/VERSION. Is this the right approach or can you recommend any other way.

[elliotxx]

@rajeshkio I have an idea that has been validated in production here for your reference. The following example can generate version information and some git helpers, which should help you quickly implement this issue.

• https://github.com/elliotxx/go-web-template/blob/master/pkg/version/scripts/gen/gen.go
• https://github.com/elliotxx/go-web-template/blob/master/pkg/util/gitutil/gitutil.go

[rajeshkio]

ohh it looks like most of the things are already done. Let me try to build and see what is missing.

[elliotxx]

@rajeshkio Yes, some basic libraries can be reused. Looking forward to your PR!

[rajeshkio]

one silly question maybe. Should I directly import your libraries and use them or should I create new files with almost similar contents for this repo?

[elliotxx]

@rajeshkio Importing library go-web-template is not suitable. Can be directly copied into the project.

[rajeshkio]

Thought so. I will use the same structure and add or remove contents as needed.

[elliotxx]

@rajeshkio No problem, you can integrate according to actual needs. 👍

[elliotxx]

@rajeshkio Hi, I have created a new issue #560 for future optimization.