So what exactly are those pesky versions in your package.json and Gemfiles anyway? An introduction to Semantic Versioning

You may not give it a second thought, but as a software engineer, you come across Semantic Versioning every day. Simply put, it’s a way of standardizing how version numbers are assigned and interpreted. It follows a three-part numbering system: Major.Minor.Patch. And trust me, understanding what each number means can save you a lot of time and headaches down the line.