def convert_version_to_int(version):
  """Convert a version number to a integer that can be used to compare.

  Version strings of the form X.YZ and X.Y.Z-xxxxx are supported. The
  'xxxxx' part, for instance 'homebrew' on OS/X, is ignored.

  Args:
    version: a version to be converted

  Returns:
    An integer if converted successfully, otherwise return None.
  """
  version = version.split('-')[0]