semveri

SemVeri is a versioning scheme for software that aims to convey meaning about the underlying changes in a release. It stands for "Semantic Versioning" and was introduced by Tom Preston-Werner in 2011. The scheme is designed to be simple and easy to understand, making it widely adopted in the software development community.

SemVeri uses a three-part version number: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH. Each part of the version number has a specific meaning:

- MAJOR version: This number is incremented when there are incompatible API changes. It indicates that the new version is not backward compatible with the previous version.

- MINOR version: This number is incremented when new functionality is added in a backward-compatible manner. It indicates that the new version includes new features but is still compatible with the previous version.

- PATCH version: This number is incremented when backward-compatible bug fixes are made. It indicates that the new version includes bug fixes but no new features or incompatible changes.

In addition to the version number, SemVeri also includes a set of rules for how to handle pre-release and build metadata. Pre-release versions are denoted by appending a hyphen and a series of dot-separated identifiers immediately following the patch version. Build metadata is denoted by appending a plus sign and a series of dot-separated identifiers immediately following the patch version or pre-release version.

SemVeri is designed to be a simple and intuitive way to communicate the nature of changes in a software release. By following the SemVeri scheme, developers can ensure that their users understand the impact of a new release and can make informed decisions about whether to upgrade.