Use semantic versioning and release notes to decide how a WordPress plugin update should ship.
Release risk A booking plugin update includes a security fix, a removed filter, and a REST response change. The code can be correct and still be shipped in a way that breaks downstream sites. SemVer Version numbers signal compatibility risk Use versioning to tell site owners and developers what kind of change they are accepting. Shortcut Bundle everything into the next patch. Update policy matches real risk. Do not hide a contract break inside a patch number. 01 Classify 02 Separate 03 Communicate Classify changes Three changes
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