SemVerinspired

SemVerInspired is a versioning scheme that draws inspiration from Semantic Versioning (SemVer), a widely adopted versioning standard for software. Like SemVer, SemVerInspired aims to convey meaning about the underlying changes in a project through its version numbers. However, it introduces some modifications and extensions to better suit specific needs or contexts.

In SemVerInspired, versions are typically represented in the format of MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH, similar to SemVer. The MAJOR version is incremented when incompatible API changes are made. The MINOR version is incremented when functionality is added in a backwards-compatible manner. The PATCH version is incremented when backwards-compatible bug fixes are made.

One key difference between SemVerInspired and SemVer is the handling of pre-release versions. While SemVer uses a hyphen to separate pre-release identifiers (e.g., 1.0.0-alpha.1), SemVerInspired may use a different separator, such as an underscore (e.g., 1.0.0_alpha.1). This change is purely syntactical and does not affect the underlying meaning of the version numbers.

Another extension in SemVerInspired is the use of build metadata. While SemVer allows for build metadata to be appended to a version number using a plus sign (e.g., 1.0.0+build.1), SemVerInspired may use a different syntax, such as appending the build metadata with an at sign (e.g., [email protected]). This change is also syntactical and does not alter the meaning of the version numbers.

SemVerInspired is not a formal standard, but rather a set of guidelines that can be adopted and adapted by projects as needed. Its primary goal is to provide a clear and consistent way to communicate changes in a project's version history. By drawing inspiration from SemVer, SemVerInspired aims to build upon the strengths of that standard while offering flexibility for different use cases.