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# CFBundleShortVersionString

The release or version number of the bundle.

## Discussion

This key is a user-visible string for the version of the bundle. The required format is three period-separated integers, such as 10.14.1. The string can only contain numeric characters (0-9) and periods.

Each integer provides information about the release in the format [*Major*].[*Minor*].[*Patch*]:

- Major: A major revision number.
- Minor: A minor revision number.
- Patch: A maintenance release number.

This key is used throughout the system to identify the version of the bundle.

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