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Ontology versioning old

Ontology Old Versioning Policy

Before version 1.0.0, We used an adapted semantic versioning scheme to indicate the type and impact of changes:

Format: <major>.<minor>.<patch>

  • Major: Conceptual milestones or structural overhauls.
  • Minor: Any scoped modifications, including additions, refinements, or reorganizations that preserve semantic compatibility.
  • Patch: Fixes or clarifications that stay within the established scope (e.g., label corrections, comment improvements).

While inspired by Semantic Versioning, this adapted strategy is tailored for ontology and conceptual model management.

Note

Only major versions will trigger a formal release and will have a corresponding published specification webpage. These releases are considered stable versions, and intended for broader reuse and citation.

Info

We adopt a fast versioning strategy: files are made available in the /ontology folder as soon as possible, even when they may present smaller completion or consistency issues. This enables early access and collaboration, while stability is guaranteed only for major releases.