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Overview

The devcpc update command updates your DevCPC installation to the latest version from GitHub Releases, preserving your configuration and projects.

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Syntax

devcpc update

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Update Process

The command follows these steps:
  1. Check current version - Displays installed version
  2. Query GitHub API - Fetches latest release information
  3. Compare versions - Determines if update is available
  4. Confirm update - Asks for user confirmation
  5. Download release - Downloads latest tar.gz from GitHub
  6. Extract files - Unpacks the archive
  7. Update installation - Replaces files in ~/.DevCPC
  8. Set permissions - Ensures executable permissions
  9. Verify update - Confirms new version installed

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Output Example (Update Available)

ℹ DevCPC CLI v1.0.1

ℹ Verificando actualizaciones...
✓ Última versión disponible: v1.0.2

⚠ Nueva versión disponible: v1.0.2

¿Deseas actualizar a v1.0.2? [S/n]: s

ℹ Iniciando actualización...
ℹ Descargando DevCPC v1.0.2...
✓ Descarga completada
ℹ Extrayendo archivos...
ℹ Actualizando archivos en ~/.DevCPC...

✓ DevCPC actualizado exitosamente a v1.0.2

ℹ Verifica la instalación con: devcpc version

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Output Example (Already Updated)

ℹ DevCPC CLI v1.0.2

ℹ Verificando actualizaciones...
✓ Última versión disponible: v1.0.2

✓ Ya tienes la última versión instalada

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What Gets Updated

The update replaces:
  • bin/ - DevCPC executable
  • lib/ - Shell libraries
  • tools/ - Python tools (ABASM, dsk.py, cdt.py, etc.)
  • templates/ - Project templates

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What Gets Preserved

The update preserves:
  • Your projects (outside ~/.DevCPC)
  • Shell configuration (~/.bashrc, ~/.zshrc)
  • PATH configuration

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Version Checking

The command queries GitHub API: 
https://api.github.com/repos/destroyer-dcf/DevCPC/releases/latest
It extracts the tag_name field to determine the latest version.

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Manual Update

If automatic update fails, you can update manually: 
# Remove old installation
rm -rf ~/.DevCPC

# Reinstall
curl -fsSL https://destroyer.me/devcpc | bash
Or download from GitHub: 
# Download release
wget https://github.com/destroyer-dcf/DevCPC/releases/download/v1.0.2/DevCPC-1.0.2.tar.gz

# Extract
tar -xzf DevCPC-1.0.2.tar.gz

# Install
cd DevCPC
./setup.sh

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Verification

After updating, verify the new version: 
devcpc version
Output: 
DevCPC CLI v1.0.2
✓ Estás usando la última versión

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Automated Updates

You can automate update checks in your workflow: 
#!/bin/bash
# check-updates.sh

devcpc version | grep -q "Nueva versión disponible"
if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
    echo "Update available"
    devcpc update
fi

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Update Frequency

Check for updates:
  • Before starting new projects
  • After seeing release announcements
  • Periodically (weekly/monthly)
# Weekly update check
devcpc update

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Release Notes

After updating, check release notes: 
# Visit GitHub releases
open https://github.com/destroyer-dcf/DevCPC/releases
Or view changelog: 
cat ~/.DevCPC/CHANGELOG.md

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Rollback

If you need to rollback to a previous version: 
# Remove current installation
rm -rf ~/.DevCPC

# Download specific version
wget https://github.com/destroyer-dcf/DevCPC/releases/download/v1.0.1/DevCPC-1.0.1.tar.gz

# Extract and install
tar -xzf DevCPC-1.0.1.tar.gz
cd DevCPC
./setup.sh

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Error Handling

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No Internet Connection

ℹ Verificando actualizaciones...
✗ No se pudo conectar con GitHub para verificar actualizaciones
Fix: Check your internet connection and try again.

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Download Failed

ℹ Descargando DevCPC v1.0.2...
✗ No se pudo descargar la actualización
Fix:
  • Check internet connection
  • Verify GitHub is accessible
  • Try manual update

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Extraction Failed

ℹ Extrayendo archivos...
✗ No se pudo extraer el archivo
Fix:
  • Check disk space
  • Verify tar.gz is not corrupted
  • Try manual update

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Permission Denied

ℹ Actualizando archivos en ~/.DevCPC...
✗ Permission denied
Fix: 
# Fix permissions
chmod -R u+w ~/.DevCPC

# Try again
devcpc update

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Network Requirements

The update requires:
  • Internet connection
  • Access to github.com
  • Access to api.github.com
  • Ability to download ~2-5 MB

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Update Size

Typical update downloads:
  • Small update: 1-2 MB (bug fixes)
  • Medium update: 2-4 MB (new features)
  • Large update: 4-8 MB (major version)

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Version Numbering

DevCPC uses semantic versioning: 
v1.0.2
│ │ │
│ │ └─ Patch (bug fixes)
│ └─── Minor (new features)
└───── Major (breaking changes)
  • Major: Breaking changes, major new features
  • Minor: New features, backward compatible
  • Patch: Bug fixes, minor improvements

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Update Notifications

DevCPC automatically checks for updates when running: 
devcpc version
If an update is available: 
DevCPC CLI v1.0.1

⚠ Nueva versión disponible: v1.0.2 (actual: v1.0.1)
Actualizar: devcpc update

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