release-version

Automating semantic version bumps involves analyzing recent change history to determine whether a PATCH, MINOR, or MAJOR increment is needed, then applying that version bump across the entire repository before creating a git tag.

Keeping version strings consistent requires searching all version locations across manifests, UI screens, and build configurations, then updating every occurrence to match the new semantic version number for users and deployment tooling.

Generating a standardized release commit message and changelog entry involves updating user-facing changelog text with plain language describing the changes, then producing a commit message that follows a standardized release format.

Semantic versioning selects a patch, minor, or major bump by evaluating the actual code changes since the last release tag, categorizing fixes as patches, new features as minor increments, and breaking changes as major bumps.

Automated release versioning works for projects with multiple version locations by locating every occurrence of the version string across manifests and build configurations, ensuring global version consistency throughout the codebase.

Before preparing a production build, you should review recent changes since the last git tag to determine the correct semantic version increment, then locate all version references and update them consistently.