api-versioning

Automate API version changes by transforming data between versions.

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Skill: api-versioning
Source: https://github.com/useautumn/autumn/tree/main/.claude/skills/api-versioning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/useautumn/autumn --skill api-versioning-useautumn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps engineering teams manage breaking changes in API surfaces by providing a structured approach to versioning, transforming data between versions, and maintaining backward compatibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Version Change Files: Create and manage single-step transforms between versions.
  • Transform Logic: Define transformResponse and transformRequest functions to map between old and new schemas.
  • Registration & Execution: Centralized registry drives version changes across handlers.
  • Use Case: A SaaS product migrates from V1 to V2, automatically delivering V1-compatible responses to older clients while newer clients receive V2 data structures.

Quick Start

Prepare your repository to adopt the versioning framework. Create a new version change file in the changes/ directory implementing transformResponse, such as V2_0_YourChange.ts. Register the change in the VersionChangeRegistry and rely on the handler integration to apply the transformation automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-versioning

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I maintain backward compatibility when migrating an API to a new version?▼

You maintain backward compatibility by defining transformResponse and transformRequest functions that map data between old and new schemas. This allows a multi-version API to deliver V1-compatible responses to older clients while newer clients receive V2 structures.

What is the best way to structure API version changes in a TypeScript codebase?▼

The best way to structure API version changes is creating single-step version change files in a dedicated directory. You define transform logic for each change and register them in a centralized VersionChangeRegistry to enforce consistent versioning across all handlers.

Do I need external tools to manage API versioning and transformations?▼

No, you do not need external tools to manage API versioning. This approach relies entirely on defined schemas, transformers, and a registry to handle version changes and data transformations natively within your existing codebase.

How do transformResponse and transformRequest functions handle API migrations?▼

transformResponse and transformRequest functions handle API migrations by mapping data between old and new schemas. They execute through a centralized registry to ensure multi-version APIs serve the correct data structures to different internal and external clients.

When should I use a centralized registry for multi-version API management?▼

You should use a centralized registry for multi-version API management when handling breaking changes across services. It drives version changes through handlers automatically, enforcing consistent data transformations for both internal and external clients.