Version Format
APIs use URL-based versioning:- Current:
/api/v1/ - Future:
/api/v2/,/api/v3/, etc.
Version Lifecycle
- Current: Actively supported, receives updates
- Deprecated: Still supported, no new features
- Sunset: Scheduled for removal (6+ months notice)
Deprecation Policy
- Notice Period: Minimum 6 months before sunset
- Communication: Email, changelog, API headers
- Migration Guide: Provided for major versions
- Support: Deprecated versions supported for 12 months
Version Headers
API responses include version information:Best Practices
- Always specify API version in requests
- Monitor deprecation headers
- Plan migrations early
- Test new versions in sandbox
- Subscribe to changelog updates