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api-versioning

Enforce API versioning rules for RESTful and GraphQL services.

13|2|Updated Jan 21, 2026
Search Tags:#versioning#deprecation#breaking-changes#api-design#apis#backwards-compatibility
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npx skills add https://github.com/yanko-belov/code-craft --skill api-versioning-yanko-belov
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Skill: api-versioning
Source: https://github.com/yanko-belov/code-craft/tree/main/skills/api-versioning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yanko-belov/code-craft --skill api-versioning-yanko-belov

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures API stability by guiding teams to version APIs from the start, preventing breaking changes for existing clients.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Versioning strategies: Introduce new API versions while deprecating old ones gracefully.
  • Deprecation protocol: Announce, document, and sunset outdated versions with clear timelines.
  • Use Case: Design a v1/v2 pathway for a RESTful endpoint to support both legacy and new clients during migration.

Quick Start

Design a versioning plan for a new API, implement a parallel v1 and v2, and establish deprecation messaging with a sunset schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-versioning

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I handle API breaking changes without disrupting existing clients?▼

To handle API breaking changes, you should version APIs from day one and establish a deprecation protocol. This allows you to introduce new versions while gracefully announcing, documenting, and sunsetting outdated versions with clear timelines.

What is the best way to deprecate an old API version gracefully?▼

The best way to deprecate an old API version is to follow a structured deprecation protocol. You announce the deprecation, document the migration path, and establish a clear sunset schedule to support legacy clients during their transition to the new version.

How do I design a parallel v1 and v2 RESTful API pathway for migration?▼

To design a parallel v1 and v2 RESTful API pathway, implement multiple versioning strategies to support both legacy and new clients simultaneously. This approach enforces versioning rules during API design to maintain backwards compatibility throughout the migration period.

Does API versioning work for both RESTful and GraphQL services?▼

API versioning works for both RESTful and GraphQL services. The versioning rules and deprecation workflows are applied during API design, evolution, and deprecation planning to protect client stability across different service architectures.

When do I need to start versioning my API to prevent breaking changes?▼

You need to start versioning your API from day one to prevent breaking changes. Establishing versioning rules and deprecation messaging early in the API design phase ensures backwards compatibility and protects existing clients from future disruptions.

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