Semantic versioning is a clear and consistent way to manage version numbers for software releases.
By using this approach, you can communicate updates, bug fixes, and major changes effectively.
Let’s check out how to implement semantic versioning for your releases with a step-by-step demo.
Steps to follow:
1. Semantic versioning uses the format MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH, where
MAJOR increases for incompatible changes,
MINOR for backward-compatible features, an
PATCH for bug fixes.
Example: 1.2.3 (1 = major, 2 = minor, 3 = patch).
2. Label your versions with Git tags using semantic versioning. Run the command 'git tag v3.0.0'.
3. Push the version tag to your GitHub repository. Use command 'git push origin v3.0.0'.
4. Go to the 'Releases' section of your repository.
5. Click on 'Draft a new release'.
6. Choose the tag you pushed (e.g., v3.0.0).
7. Fill in the release title and description.
8. Click on 'Publish release'.
9. A new version has been successfully added.
10. For breaking changes, increment the MAJOR number (v3.0.0).
For new features, increment the MINOR number (v1.0.2).
For bug fixes, increment the PATCH number (v1.0.1).
Semantic versioning helps communicate changes clearly in your project, ensuring that users understand the impact of updates on compatibility.
That's it! This is how to implement semantic versioning in releases.
Implementing semantic versioning keeps your releases organized and easily understandable for everyone involved.
It helps ensure clarity around what changes have been made and makes it simpler to manage your project over time.
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