title: How to check the current version of numpy in the source code?
body: <p>I'd like to install nump 1.8 dev version. Where can I find the source and how can I check that's the correct version before installation.</p>
  
  <p>I can't find the version number in the githbu repository here <a href="https://github.com/numpy/numpy" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/numpy/numpy</a></p>
  
  <p>I'm trying to install the 1.8 dev version on Windows, but I don't know which source is the correct one</p>