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API Versioning Guide

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Guides you through API versioning strategies including URL path versioning, header versioning, and query parameter versioning. Covers deprecation policies, migration guides, sunset headers, and maintaining multiple API versions simultaneously.

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API Versioning Guide

Implement effective API versioning strategies that maintain backward compatibility and smooth migration paths.

Usage

Describe your API and versioning needs, and this skill will recommend a versioning strategy with implementation details.

Examples

  • "Choose a versioning strategy for my public REST API"
  • "Plan the migration from API v1 to v2 with deprecation notices"
  • "Implement header-based versioning in my Express application"

Guidelines

  • Choose one versioning strategy and use it consistently
  • Communicate deprecation timelines well in advance
  • Use Sunset headers to indicate upcoming version retirement
  • Maintain at least two major versions simultaneously
  • Provide migration guides for each version transition

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