Semantic Release

Definitions

1. A release automation approach where commit messages or merged changes determine version bumps, changelogs, and publication behavior according to semantic rules. It is popular in ecosystems that want fully automated release pipelines with minimal manual tagging.

   In plain English: An automated release method where the type of changes determines version numbers and publication steps.

   Example: "Semantic release only worked once the team enforced conventional commits, otherwise version bumps were chaotic."

Related Terms

• Pipeline
• Matrix Build
• Jenkins
• Post-Deploy Hook
• Pre-Deploy Hook
• Release Channel
• Test Runner
• Changesets
• License Scanning
• Release Automation