Rest API - Versioning Strategies
Which HTTP header is used to notify clients that an API feature is deprecated but still available?
Which HTTP header is used to notify clients that an API feature is deprecated but still available?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the header signaling deprecation
The Deprecation header explicitly tells clients that a feature is deprecated but still accessible.Step 2: Eliminate unrelated headers
Sunset indicates removal date, Retry-After is for rate limiting, Cache-Control manages caching.Final Answer:
Deprecation -> Option DQuick Check:
Deprecation header = feature deprecated notice [OK]
Quick Trick: Deprecation header warns about deprecated features [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing Sunset with deprecation notice
- Using Retry-After for deprecation
- Assuming Cache-Control signals deprecation
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