Question 1

git-semver vs standard-version which is better?

Accepted Answer

Git-semver is a lightweight Git plugin focused on tagging with plugin extensibility, while standard-version is a Node.js tool with more built-in features like changelog generation. Choose git-semver for simple Git integration or if you prefer shell-based plugins, but standard-version might be better for Node-heavy projects with more automation.

Question 2

How to install git-semver on Windows without Cygwin?

Accepted Answer

Git-semver officially supports Windows only via Cygwin or MinGW, as per the README. For native Windows, you might need to use WSL or explore alternative tools, as the installation relies on symlink/stub methods that may not work in standard Windows environments.

Question 3

Does git-semver work with GitHub Actions for CI/CD?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can integrate git-semver into GitHub Actions by running it as a shell command in workflows. Since it's a Git plugin, ensure the environment has Git installed and proper permissions to create tags and push changes.

Question 4

How to handle pre-release versions with git-semver?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'git semver pre-release -p <identifier>' command to create pre-release tags, as documented. It bases versions on the next patch or current patch, and you can add build metadata with -b flag for flexible versioning.

Question 5

What if I delete a git tag accidentally?

Accepted Answer

Git-semver relies on existing tags to determine the next version; if a tag is deleted, you may need to manually recreate it or use Git commands to restore. The tool doesn't have built-in recovery features, so maintain backups of your version history.

Question 6

How to configure git-semver for a team project?

Accepted Answer

Place a .git-semver configuration file in the repository root to enforce consistent settings across team members, as mentioned in the Configuration section. This ensures everyone uses the same versioning rules without relying on personal configs.

Question 7

Can I use git-semver with non-semantic versioning schemes?

Accepted Answer

No, git-semver is specifically designed for Semantic Versioning 2.0.0, so it doesn't support custom schemes like calendar versioning. You'd need to modify the source or use a different tool for alternative versioning approaches.

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