Dependency Management

Semantic Versioning and Dependency Management Semantic versioning helps teams communicate how code changes affect users. A version like MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH signals different levels of compatibility. When a project follows semver, major upgrades bring breaking changes, minor updates add features in a backwards-compatible way, and patches fix bugs. This simple rule helps decide when to upgrade and when to wait for tests. For dependency management, semver becomes a contract between your project and its libraries. By choosing version constraints wisely, you can get new features and fixes without sacrificing stability. ...