The practice of maintaining multiple versions of an API to allow gradual migration when breaking changes are introduced.
API versioning strategies include URL versioning (/v1/users), header versioning, and query parameter versioning. Proper versioning allows API consumers to upgrade at their own pace without breaking existing integrations.
Releasing /api/v2/orders with a new response format while keeping /api/v1/orders running for existing integrations.
API versioning prevents integration breakage and allows you to improve APIs without forcing all consumers to update simultaneously.
Single entry point that manages, secures, and routes API requests.
Restricting the number of API requests a client can make in a given timeframe.
The process of converting data structures into a format suitable for transmission or storage, such a...
Query language and runtime for APIs that allows clients to request specific data.
A property where performing the same operation multiple times produces the same result, preventing d...
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