Q74: How does Semantic Versioning (SemVer) work in package.json dependencies?
SemVer uses MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH format. Caret (^1.2.3) permits updates that do not modify the left-most non-zero digit. Tilde (~1.2.3) permits patch-level changes.
Key Takeaways
- Version components: MAJOR (breaking), MINOR (features), PATCH (fixes).
^allows minor/patch updates;~restricts updates to patches.
Knowledge Check
Which symbol in package.json allows patch updates but blocks minor version bumps?