Does the v4.0.0 POM include a < versions/ > element?
The POM does not inlcude a < versions/ > element. The POM reflects the current state of a project’s build only, not a historical build log. The POM is not designed to track historical information, as it would be difficult for developers to always add this information manually, i.e., to always remember to add it or to ensure that the correct information is added when multiple branches are involved. However, if the SCM tag of the