Nvm-windows: Suggestion: wildcard major version to latest X.y..z

Created on 24 Oct 2016 · 4Comments · Source: coreybutler/nvm-windows

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My Environment

[ ] Windows 10

I have already...
[ ] read the README to be aware of npm gotchas & antivirus issues.
[ ] reviewed the wiki to make sure my issue hasn't already been resolved.
[ ] searched the issues (open and closed) to make sure this isn't a duplicate.

Expected Behavior

nvm install 6 uses the latest 6._._ version, in this case v6.9.1
Typical behavior of nvm Bash script

Actual Behavior

nvm installed 6.0.0 (assumed null = 0)

Would be handy to when having to install the latest versions in a specific major version without having to visit the NodeJS website. Changing this behavior does have a slight potential of confusing current users, but is currently confusing of Mac devs using this on Windows. I'd say the added benefit latest security updates & bug fixes trumps.
Same suggestion goes for nvm use, etc.

If 'no, won't add', I'd like to document the current behavior.

enhancement request help wanted

Source

tomByrer

👍12

Most helpful comment

I've made a PR finishing the steps so install and use both have sane versions. #311

@navossoc
@coreybutler

Sieabah on 13 Oct 2017

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All 4 comments

This has been requested before and I do think it makes sense to have the absolute latest version downloaded/used. I'm still pretty pressed for time at the moment, but consider this on my to-do list..... I would gladly accept a PR if someone wants this before I get around to it.