Rest API - Versioning Strategies
In media type versioning for REST APIs, which HTTP header does the client use to indicate the desired API version?
In media type versioning for REST APIs, which HTTP header does the client use to indicate the desired API version?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify headers related to content negotiation
The Accept header is used by clients to specify the media types they can handle.Step 2: Understand versioning via media type
Media type versioning encodes the API version within the media type in the Accept header.Final Answer:
Accept -> Option CQuick Check:
Version info is in Accept header [OK]
Quick Trick: Accept header carries version info in media type [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using Content-Type instead of Accept for versioning
- Confusing Authorization with version specification
- Assuming User-Agent controls API version
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