From 1.0.0 to 2025.4: Making sense of software versioning

Versioning is a crucial aspect of software development that can significantly impact the stability, maintainability, and user experience of an application. In this guide, we'll break down the most common versioning schemes, explore their strengths and weaknesses, and provide guidance on how to choose the right one for your project. We'll also cover best practices for managing versioning in various scenarios, including monorepos, SaaS products, distributed systems, and serverless architectures.