Rest API - Versioning Strategies
You want to design an API versioning strategy that allows clients to specify the version either in the URL path or in a custom header. Which approach best follows versioning best practices?
You want to design an API versioning strategy that allows clients to specify the version either in the URL path or in a custom header. Which approach best follows versioning best practices?
hard📝 Application Q15 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand consistency in versioning
Best practice is to be consistent and clear about versioning methods.Step 2: Choose a primary versioning method
Supporting both but preferring one and documenting it helps developers avoid confusion.Final Answer:
Support both methods but clearly document and prefer one as primary -> Option BQuick Check:
Clear, consistent versioning = best practice [OK]
Quick Trick: Pick one versioning method as main, document it well [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Mixing versions without clear rules
- Ignoring versioning and breaking clients
- Using only query parameters without reason
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