Java function / api for version checking programs [closed]

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I've tried to google the answer but I keep getting results relating to version compatibility and checking with Java itself.

What I'm looking for is a method or api in java that will take two dotted versions, a program version and a minimum version (1.2.1.3 and 2.1.3.4 for example ) and test if the program version meets or exceeds the minimum version.

I know this is easy enough to implement in a basic manner but I'm hoping for something which has already taken into account the cases that might not occur to me.

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My google-fu is better than yours :)

Efficient way to compare version strings in Java

How do you compare two version Strings in Java?

Good luck!