How does this skill assist with API deprecation?

It provides structured patterns for deprecation headers, sunset timelines, and communication strategies to ensure a smooth transition for clients.

What versioning strategy does this skill recommend for public APIs?

It generally recommends URL path versioning for public APIs due to its high visibility, ease of implementation, and caching efficiency.

Can this skill help distinguish between breaking and non-breaking changes?

Yes, it provides a clear breakdown, identifying safe changes like adding optional fields versus breaking changes like renaming fields or changing types.

Does it cover modern versioning methods like Stripe's date-based system?

Absolutely, it includes details on date-based versioning used by major platforms like Stripe and GitHub, explaining its benefits for fast-moving APIs.

API Versioning Strategy

Name: API Versioning Strategy
Author: melodic-software

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API Development

Guides developers through selecting and implementing API versioning strategies, managing breaking changes, and orchestrating graceful deprecation cycles.

About

The API Versioning skill provides comprehensive architectural guidance for managing the lifecycle of web APIs. It helps developers choose between URL path, header, query parameter, and content negotiation strategies while offering practical frameworks for semantic and date-based versioning. By implementing this skill, teams can ensure backward compatibility, plan for breaking changes without disrupting users, and maintain clear communication through structured deprecation headers and migration paths, ultimately leading to more resilient and maintainable backend systems.

Key Features

Guidance on Semantic vs. Date-based versioning schemes
Implementation models for running multiple concurrent API versions
Comparison of URL, Header, and Query Parameter versioning strategies
12 GitHub stars
Identification of breaking vs. non-breaking change types
Standardized deprecation and sunset communication patterns

Use Cases

Designing a new public API and selecting the most scalable versioning pattern
Planning a migration path for legacy endpoints to minimize client disruption
Implementing automated deprecation headers and sunset schedules for retiring versions

About

Key Features

Guidance on Semantic vs. Date-based versioning schemes
Implementation models for running multiple concurrent API versions
Comparison of URL, Header, and Query Parameter versioning strategies
12 GitHub stars
Identification of breaking vs. non-breaking change types
Standardized deprecation and sunset communication patterns

Use Cases

Designing a new public API and selecting the most scalable versioning pattern
Planning a migration path for legacy endpoints to minimize client disruption
Implementing automated deprecation headers and sunset schedules for retiring versions