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I. DominteWeb API Development for the Absolute Beginnerhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9348-5_11

11. Versioning the API

Irina Dominte1  
(1)
Iasi, Romania
 

Versioning an API refers to the practice of assigning a unique identifier or version number to each iteration of an API. This is done to enable developers to make changes to the API without disrupting the functionality of applications that depend on it.

The versioning approach depends on the specific needs and requirements of the API and its consumers. However, it is generally recommended to use a consistent and easy-to-understand versioning scheme that is well documented and understood by the API consumers ...

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