how can i get an automatic build number/version?

[zpdDG4gta8XKpMCd]

i need a time stamp in my code which would tell whether the client and server code match or crash otherwise to prevent execution in an inconsistent environment

is there a way to get an incremental number in my code every time i run a build?

[gcnew]

Why not the build number from CI or current date?

If you want something that doesn't change unless code changes, I've previously used the number of git commits. It can get a little tricky if your CI pulls with depth 1 (as it likely does), however commit timestamp is still there waiting :).

[mhegazy]

C++ has had this in a macro __TIME__; compile-time macros are not that uncommon C# has caller file, and VB and C# have nameof operator.

But i guess we decided not to do compile-time macros at the time being.

[zpdDG4gta8XKpMCd]

it's simple, just change your mind and decide you need them

[mhegazy]

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