Semantic Versioning: What The x.x.x Numbers Mean And Why They Are Important

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TLDR;

“Given a version number MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH, increment the:

1. MAJOR version when you make incompatible API changes,
2. MINOR version when you add functionality in a backward-compatible manner, and
3. PATCH version when you make backward-compatible bug fixes.