Introduce `self-update` command like Composer does

[ruudk]

See #537, why do we have to copy installer scripts and run it. Feels unsafe and annoying on day to day.

Can we introduce a self-update command so that we can use castor self-update like Composer does?

[lyrixx]

I'm generally against it, but I'm changing my mind.

I was against it because it's difficult (many projects have abandoned this feature).

But Composer is capable of doing it, so I'm all for giving it a try.

[tacman]

Brainstorming:

How about if castor --version returned the version that was running and a notification about the current version, along with instructions about how to install it?

castor --version
castor v1.0.0
castor v1.0.2 is available, install it by running

    curl "https://castor.jolicode.com/install" | bash

[tacman]

Hmm, I see that this is in fact how it will work. I hadn't see it because I'm still on version 1, but may I will when the next release is out.

[lyrixx]

How about if castor --version returned the version that was running and a notification about the current version, along with instructions about how to install it?

Good idea. Would you mind to submit a PR? Thanks

[tacman]

Sure. Can you point me to what file? I'll look at it after SymfonyCon. Are you attending the conference?

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[lyrixx]

Sure. Can you point me to what file? I'll look at it after SymfonyCon.

We will take care of it. Thanks

Are you attending the conference?

No-one from JoliCode will attend the SF Con this year 🥺

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We are hijacking the initial conversation here. Let's discuss off topics somewhere else. :)