Exploring Semantic Versioning (Semver)

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The chapter delves into the concept of Semver, discussing its application in various programming languages like Rust, TypeScript, and Python. The importance of understanding major, minor, and patch versions for backward compatibility is emphasized, along with the challenges and complexities faced by developers in adhering to Semver rules. Additionally, the chapter touches on the tooling needed to support Semver standards and mitigate unexpected disruptions in projects.

Predrag Gruevski and Chris Krycho joined the show to talk about SemVer. We explore the challenges and the advantages of semantic versioning (aka SemVer), the need for improving the tooling around SemVer, where semantic versioning really shines and where it’s needed, Types and SemVer, whether or not there’s a better way, and why it’s not as simple as just opting out.

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