Calendar Versioning

“When to use CalVer

If both you and people you don’t know use your project seriously, then use a serious version. Luckily, the decision on whether to use CalVer for that version is easier than ever:

• Does your project feature a large or constantly-changing scope?
  • Large systems and frameworks, like Ubuntu and Twisted.
  • Amorphous sets of utilities, like Boltons.
• Is your project time-sensitive in any way? Do other external changes drive new project releases?
  • Business requirements, such as Ubuntu‘s focus on support schedules.
  • Security updates, such as certifi‘s need to update certificates.
  • Political shifts, such as pytz‘s handling of timezone changes.

If you answered yes to any of these questions, CalVer’s semantics make it a strong choice for your project.”

https://calver.org/