Semantic Versioning

GPTKB entity

Statements (113)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Information_Technology
gptkbp:allows backward compatibility
gptkbp:build_metadata provides additional build information but does not affect version precedence
gptkbp:challenges can lead to confusion if not followed correctly
gptkbp:community has a strong community of users and contributors
gptkbp:compatibility ensures that software can be updated without breaking existing functionality
gptkbp:concept gptkb:developers
gptkbp:consists_of patch version
major version
minor version
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:2013
gptkb:Tom_Preston-Werner
gptkbp:defines a versioning system for software that conveys meaning about the underlying changes with each new release
gptkbp:describes version numbers
software versioning
gptkbp:first_edition 1.0.0
gptkbp:goal to make it easier to manage dependencies
gptkbp:has_documentation should be well-documented to avoid misunderstandings
gptkbp:helps_to_communicate changes in software
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Semantic Versioning
gptkbp:impact has influenced other versioning schemes
gptkbp:includes pre-release versions
build metadata
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for gptkb:software
release cycles
software development processes
gptkbp:is_a_guide_for API versioning
software compatibility
software release management
software release policies
gptkbp:is_a_reference_for software libraries
software documentation standards
software engineering best practices
gptkbp:is_a_tool_for project management
many tools and libraries support semantic versioning
software project coordination
gptkbp:is_adopted_by widely adopted in the software development community
gptkbp:is_based_on three-part version number
gptkbp:is_compatible_with continuous integration
gptkbp:is_defined_by Sem Ver specification
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:semver.org
gptkbp:is_essential_for dependency management
software maintenance
gptkbp:is_implemented_in package managers
gptkbp:is_maintained_by Semantic Versioning Specification
gptkbp:is_often_used_in open source projects
gptkbp:is_practiced_in agile development
software quality assurance
version tracking
encourages clear communication about software changes
software versioning policies
gptkbp:is_recognized_by software engineers
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:Documentation
gptkbp:is_related_to release management
gptkbp:is_represented_in breaking changes
bug fixes
new features
gptkbp:is_standardized_by software releases
software development communities
software interoperability
software package distribution
software versioning practices
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:developers
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Software_Development
gptkbp:known_as Sem Ver
gptkbp:legal_principle gptkb:architecture
software engineering
software project management
gptkbp:major_version increases when incompatible API changes are made
gptkbp:marketing_strategy software updates
gptkbp:minor_version increases when functionality is added in a backwards-compatible manner
gptkbp:model software evolution
software project lifecycles
gptkbp:origin proposed by Tom Preston-Werner in 2011
gptkbp:pre-release_version indicates unstable versions that may not meet the full version criteria
gptkbp:provides clear versioning guidelines
rules for versioning
gptkbp:release_notes often accompany version changes to explain the updates
gptkbp:released increases when backwards-compatible bug fixes are introduced
gptkbp:requires version number incrementing
gptkbp:semantic_versioning_2.0.0 the current version of the specification as of 2023
gptkbp:system release planning
gptkbp:technique version control
versioning strategies
version differentiation
versioning conventions
gptkbp:uses MAJOR. MINOR. PATCH format
gptkbp:version_comparison uses a set of rules to determine which version is more recent
gptkbp:version_format MAJOR. MINOR. PATCH
gptkbp:versioning_clarity aims to provide clarity in versioning practices
gptkbp:versioning_communication facilitates better communication between developers and users
gptkbp:versioning_conflicts can arise if multiple projects use different versioning schemes
gptkbp:versioning_consistency encourages consistency across software projects
gptkbp:versioning_examples common examples include libraries, frameworks, and applications
gptkbp:versioning_expectations sets clear expectations for users regarding updates
gptkbp:versioning_guidelines provides guidelines for versioning practices
gptkbp:versioning_history has a history of evolving practices in software versioning
gptkbp:versioning_lifecycle describes the stages of a software version from development to release
gptkbp:versioning_philosophy is rooted in the philosophy of making software development more predictable.
gptkbp:versioning_policy provides a clear and consistent way to manage version numbers
gptkbp:versioning_principles is based on principles of clarity, consistency, and communication
gptkbp:versioning_stability aims to provide stability in software releases
gptkbp:versioning_strategy helps developers communicate changes effectively
gptkbp:versioning_tools tools like npm and Composer utilize semantic versioning
gptkbp:versioning_transparency promotes transparency in software development
gptkbp:website gptkb:semver.org
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ruby
gptkb:Apache_Camel
gptkb:GNOME
gptkb:business_jet
gptkb:Java_Development_Kit_(JDK)
gptkb:Ultraman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4