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okay, let's dive into the world of rest api versioning! this tutorial will cover different versioning strategies, their pros and cons, and provide code examples (using python and flask) to illustrate how to implement them.

*why versioning rest apis is important*

apis are constantly evolving. new features are added, existing ones are modified, and sometimes, breaking changes are unavoidable. without proper versioning, any change to your api could instantly break existing applications that rely on it. versioning allows you to:

*maintain backward compatibility:* allow older clients to continue using the api while newer clients can benefit from the latest features.
*manage change:* provide a structured way to introduce changes without causing disruption.
*deprecation path:* offer a clear path for clients to migrate to newer versions before older ones are retired.
*flexibility and innovation:* freely experiment with new features and designs in new versions without affecting stable applications.

*versioning strategies*

there are several common strategies for versioning rest apis:

1. *uri versioning (path versioning):*

*how it works:* the api version is included directly in the uri path.
*example:*
`https://api.example.com/v1/users`
`https://api.example.com/v2/users`
*pros:*
very explicit and easy to understand.
easy to implement, especially with routing frameworks.
clearly separates different versions of the api.
favored by many rest purists.
*cons:*
can lead to longer urls.
may require updating all existing api endpoints for each new version, even if some endpoints haven't changed.

2. *header versioning (custom header):*

*how it works:* the api version is specified in a custom http header.
*example:*
request header: `x-api-version: 2`
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