updating-for-newer-minecraft-versions

name	Updating for newer Minecraft versions
description	MUST use when updating this datapack for newer minecraft versions.

Prerequisite: You must understand what Minecraft Datapacks are.

1. fetch https://raw.githubusercontent.com/meza/Stonecraft/refs/heads/main/src/main/resources/pack_versions.json to a temporary location.
2. identify which datapack version the current source is for in the src/pack.mcmeta file. The version is in the max_format field.
3. Look up the Java changelogs since that version at https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/sections/360001186971-Release-Changelogs - you must inspect every single changelog since the last version to identify all the changes that affect datapack authors. Pay special attention to the "Data Packs" section in each changelog.
4. For each change that affects datapack authors, identify which files in the src folder are affected by that change.
5. For each affected file, identify what changes need to be made to make it compatible with the new minecraft version.
6. Make the necessary changes to the affected files to make them compatible with the new minecraft version.
7. Update the max_format and min_format fields in the src/pack.mcmeta file to the new version. - only update the min_format if it's necessary, otherwise keep it as is to maintain compatibility with older versions of minecraft.
8. Tell the user to test the datapack in a local minecraft instance before pushing the changes to the repository. This is important because some changes might require additional adjustments that are not covered in the changelogs, and testing will help identify those issues before they affect the server.

WARNING

• you won't be able to test this datapack in a server instance. Mobs require players. Don't even try.