How app versioning protects your internal tools
App versioning lets you edit an internal app without the changes reaching your users immediately. In Jestor, you choose which version is published to the team, so you can build version six while everyone keeps working on the stable version four.
Why editing a live tool is risky
An internal app is not a document. People are using it right now, moving cards and updating records. An edit that looks harmless to the builder can change what a field means to forty people mid task.
The usual workaround is editing after hours, which is neither pleasant nor reliable.
What versioning prevents:
- Changes appearing to users mid workflow
- A half finished layout visible to the whole company
- No way back after an edit that did not work
- Builders avoiding improvements because the risk is too high
Publishing modes
| Mode | What users see | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Publish latest automatically | Every change, immediately | Simple apps and fast iteration |
| Pin a specific version | The version you selected | Apps in daily production use |
Step by step to work safely
- Open version management on the app.
- Check the current mode, which defaults to publishing the most recent version.
- Pin the stable version that the team should keep using.
- Make your edits, which create a new version without affecting users.
- Review the new version yourself before switching.
- Publish it when it is ready, or keep iterating.
- Roll back to a previous version if something behaves unexpectedly.
Why this changes how teams treat internal tools
When every edit is risky, apps stop improving. Versioning removes that friction: you can try something, see it, and discard it without anyone noticing. Internal tools start getting better instead of just getting older.
- Published version and previous versions listed: the history is visible
- Pin any version: the stable one stays live while you build
- Rollback available: a bad change is reversible
- Default behavior preserved: automatic publishing remains an option
Frequently Asked Questions
Do my edits reach users immediately?
Only if the app is set to publish the latest version automatically. You can pin a stable one instead. See jestor.com.
Can I go back to an older version?
Yes. Previous versions are listed and can be published again.
Can I keep building while users work?
Yes. New versions are created without affecting the version the team sees.
Video Tutorial: Step by Step
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