Semver

API Versioning and Backward Compatibility APIs evolve over time. When teams publish updates, they need to balance progress with reliability. A clear versioning plan helps developers know when a change is backward compatible and when they should adjust their code. Backward compatibility means existing clients keep working after a new release. If you remove a field or rename an endpoint without notice, apps can break and trust drops. Plan changes with care and provide guidance. ...

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. ...