When an API must evolve without breaking existing integrations — which is always.
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a API Versioning & Deprecation Strategy. # Context Original working context: Act as a platform API designer. Design a versioning and deprecation strategy for {{describe_the_api}}. Include: (1) versioning mechanism (URL path /v1/, custom header, Accept header — recommend and justify), (2) semantic versioning policy (what constitutes a major, minor, patch change for APIs), (3) deprecation timeline and communication process, (4) sunset header implementation, (5) backward compatibility rules — what changes are safe and what break clients, (6) migration guide template for breaking changes. # Goal Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use. # Constraints - Use the user's variables exactly where relevant. - Avoid generic filler and vague advice. - Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation. - Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue. # Output Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.
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Never make a breaking change without a minimum 3-month deprecation notice with automated sunset headers — breaking clients without warning destroys platform trust.
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