Upgrades to DevForce should be handled by assembly binding redirects added to the machine.config file by the installer of the new DevForce version. We try to test Cabana with new versions of DevForce as soon as possible and provide a new version if necessary.
DeveloperExpress chooses to place the major/minor version number in their assembly names. Patch releases can be handled with assembly binding redirects. Minor and major upgrades (e.g., 7.2 to 7.3) require changes to references in the application.
Watch out for redirects in the App.config file as well.
Bill J.