[Solved] You have an API that uses URL versioning like /api/v1/resource.... What is the best fix if your current code overwrites the version path and breaks v1? | Rest API

Rest API - Versioning Strategies

You have an API that uses URL versioning like /api/v1/resource. You want to upgrade to version 2 but keep version 1 working. What is the best fix if your current code overwrites the version path and breaks v1?

ACreate separate routes for /api/v1/resource and /api/v2/resource

BRemove version from URL and use query parameters instead

COnly keep /api/v2/resource and delete /api/v1/resource

DUse the same code for both versions without changes

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand versioning goal
Versioning allows multiple versions to coexist so old clients keep working.
Step 2: Fix route handling
Separate routes for each version keep both versions working without conflict.
Final Answer:
Create separate routes for /api/v1/resource and /api/v2/resource -> Option A
Quick Check:
Separate routes = keep versions working [OK]

Quick Trick: Keep old and new versions on separate routes [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Overwriting old version routes
Removing version info completely
Using same code for different versions

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