Posted by member 5575 on 2006-07-10 19:14:34 link
In theory, you should use the newest available version of a module when you are making a new theme.
Why? The newest version is more likely to have the latest bug fixes and to be compatible with the current LS core. It will also be easier to upgrade if and when an even newer version of the module is released.
In practice, this does not always work.
Why? Sometimes a newer module version breaks or removes a desired feature, or introduces an incompatibility with another older module.
So... in general always try to use the newest version initially. If you encounter a compatibility issue, then consider rolling back to an earlier version. Only experience (and looking at existing working themes) will tell you for sure what will work best in a particular situation.
Why? The newest version is more likely to have the latest bug fixes and to be compatible with the current LS core. It will also be easier to upgrade if and when an even newer version of the module is released.
In practice, this does not always work.
Why? Sometimes a newer module version breaks or removes a desired feature, or introduces an incompatibility with another older module.
So... in general always try to use the newest version initially. If you encounter a compatibility issue, then consider rolling back to an earlier version. Only experience (and looking at existing working themes) will tell you for sure what will work best in a particular situation.