Consider using semantic versioning

[dreua]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
As a downstream package co-maintainer and user I really wonder what these four numbers in a version like 0.24.5.26 mean. It is also harder to comprehend being used to the three part versions most projects use.

Describe the solution you'd like
Implement semantic versioning in the future, consider releasing 1.0.0 as this is already used in production.

Describe alternatives you've considered
Document what the four parts of your versioning system mean.

Additional context
The semver specification is geared more towards libraries with an API than user facing programs but it is still a good framework. Use your best judgement on what a breaking or "major" change is to you users. Some people also consider a change in dependencies a "major" change for user facing applications, where versions are most important to maintainers and when debugging. Bumping major can be an indicator to package maintainers that extra care or more testing should take place.

[dreua]

I realized just now that the version is based on the release date 🤦