How to get the build/version number of your Android application?

Question

I need to figure out how to get or make a build number for my Android application. I need the build number to display in the UI.

Do I have to do something with

Answer 1

Here is the method for getting the version code:

public String getAppVersion() {
    String versionCode = "1.0";
    try {
        versionCode = getPackageManager().getPackageInfo(getPackageName(), 0).versionName;
    } catch (PackageManager.NameNotFoundException e) {
        // TODO Auto-generated catch block
        e.printStackTrace();
    }
    return versionCode;
}