ZeroVer is a (realistic) SemVer parody

This article discusses ZeroVer, a parody of Semantic Versioning (SemVer) that originated as an April Fool's joke in 2018. It highlights how many popular production tools and open-source projects remain in 0.x versions for years, avoiding the commitment to a 1.0 release. The article argues that ZeroVer is a valid option for volunteer-driven software, allowing developers to make breaking changes without strict migration strategies. It contrasts the assumed norm of SemVer with the practical reality of many projects that follow ZeroVer informally, making it a relevant topic for software engineering and versioning practices.