This identifier refers to a specific release of the YouTube application for Android devices. It includes the package name, which uniquely identifies the application within the Android ecosystem, the file extension indicating it is an Android Package Kit, and a numerical string designating the particular iteration of the software. For example, this alphanumeric string would be used to install or update the YouTube application on an Android device.
The specific version referenced represents a point in the application’s development history. Knowing this specific version can be crucial for several reasons, including troubleshooting compatibility issues, understanding feature sets available within that version, or reverting to a previous version if a newer one introduces undesirable changes. Historically, understanding these version numbers allows for analysis of the application’s evolution, identifying when particular features were introduced or deprecated, and understanding how the application has changed over time.