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The LAMMPS "version" is the date when it was released, such as 1 May
2014. LAMMPS is updated continuously. Whenever we fix a bug or add a
feature, we release it in the next *patch* release, which are
typically made every couple of weeks. Info on patch releases are on
`this website page <https://www.lammps.org/bug.html>`_. Every few
months, the latest patch release is subjected to more thorough testing
and labeled as a *stable* version.
2014. LAMMPS is updated continuously and we aim to keep it working
correctly and reliably at all times. You can follow its development
in a public `git repository on GitHub <https://github.com/lammps/lammps>`_.
Whenever we fix a bug or update or add a feature, it will be merged into
the `master` branch of the git repository. When a sufficient number of
changes have accumulated *and* the software passes a set of automated
tests, we release it in the next *patch* release, which are made every
few weeks. Info on patch releases are on `this website page
<https://www.lammps.org/bug.html>`_.
Once or twice a year, only bugfixes and small, non-intrusive changes are
included for a period of time, and the code is subjected to more detailed
and thorough testing than the default automated testing. The latest
patch release after such a period is then labeled as a *stable* version.
Each version of LAMMPS contains all the features and bug-fixes up to
and including its version date.