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

Always do it with try catch block:

String versionName = "Version not found";

try {
    versionName = context.getPackageManager().getPackageInfo(context.getPackageName(), 0).versionName;
    Log.i(TAG, "Version Name: " + versionName);
} catch (NameNotFoundException e) {
    // TODO Auto-generated catch block
    Log.e(TAG, "Exception Version Name: " + e.getLocalizedMessage());
}