Semantic Versioning

GPTKB entity

Statements (116)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:archive
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:church
gptkb:npm
gptkb:API
gptkb:Apache_Camel_Component
gptkb:software
gptkb:item
gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:allows backward compatibility
gptkbp:based_on three-part version number
gptkbp:challenges can lead to confusion if not followed correctly
gptkbp:communication changes in software
gptkbp:community has a strong community of users and contributors
gptkbp:consists_of patch version
major version
minor version
gptkbp:construction_material provides additional build information but does not affect version precedence
gptkbp:controls release planning
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
Sem Ver specification
gptkbp:first_released indicates unstable versions that may not meet the full version criteria
gptkbp:goal to make it easier to manage dependencies
gptkbp:has_documentation should be well-documented to avoid misunderstandings
gptkbp:has_version aims to provide stability in software releases
gptkbp:historical_documentation has a history of evolving practices in software versioning
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_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_compatible_with continuous integration
ensures that software can be updated without breaking existing functionality
gptkbp:is_described_as version numbers
software versioning
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:semver.org
gptkbp:is_essential_for dependency management
software maintenance
gptkbp:is_implemented_in package managers
gptkbp:is_known_for Sem Ver
gptkbp:is_maintained_by Semantic Versioning Specification
gptkbp:is_often_used_in open source projects
gptkbp:is_recognized_by software engineers
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:document
software libraries
software documentation standards
software engineering best practices
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:software
gptkbp:is_used_for version tracking
software versioning policies
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:software_framework
gptkbp:latest_version promotes transparency in software development
common examples include libraries, frameworks, and applications
is based on principles of clarity, consistency, and communication
increases when functionality is added in a backwards-compatible manner
aims to provide clarity in versioning practices
encourages consistency across software projects
helps developers communicate changes effectively
increases when incompatible API changes are made
provides guidelines for versioning practices
sets clear expectations for users regarding updates
tools like npm and Composer utilize semantic versioning
uses a set of rules to determine which version is more recent
can arise if multiple projects use different versioning schemes
describes the stages of a software version from development to release
facilitates better communication between developers and users
the current version of the specification as of 2023
gptkbp:legal_issue gptkb:architect
software engineering
software project management
gptkbp:marketing_strategy software updates
gptkbp:next_edition 1.0.0
gptkbp:origin proposed by Tom Preston-Werner in 2011
gptkbp:performed_by agile development
software quality assurance
encourages clear communication about software changes
gptkbp:philosophy is rooted in the philosophy of making software development more predictable.
gptkbp:provides clear versioning guidelines
rules for versioning
gptkbp:provides_information_on API versioning
software compatibility
software release management
software release policies
gptkbp:related_concept gptkb:software
gptkbp:related_model software evolution
software project lifecycles
gptkbp:release_format MAJOR. MINOR. PATCH
gptkbp:released often accompany version changes to explain the updates
increases when backwards-compatible bug fixes are introduced
gptkbp:requires version number incrementing
gptkbp:technique version control
versioning strategies
version differentiation
versioning conventions
gptkbp:updates provides a clear and consistent way to manage version numbers
gptkbp:uses MAJOR. MINOR. PATCH format
gptkbp:website gptkb:semver.org