Versioning (API)
API providers update their APIs over time and version them (v1, v2, v3) to avoid breaking existing integrations. PURIST monitors API version deprecation notices and updates client workflows before old versions are shut down.
Expert insight
An API without explicit versioning in its endpoint or headers can change behavior under a workflow without any warning, since there's no version number to signal "this changed." Preferring vendors that support explicit API versioning, and pinning to a specific version where possible, reduces exposure to this kind of silent breaking change.
In a real workflow
An API keeps /v1 working while /v2 adds new fields, giving integrations time to migrate.
Common mistakes
- Breaking changes without a new version.
- Never migrating off old versions.
Complexity level
Requires some familiarity with automation concepts.
Related terms
API (Application Programming Interface)
A set of rules that allow two software applications to communicate. Most automat…
Integration
A connection between two tools that allows data to flow between them. Can be nat…
Version control (workflows)
Saving snapshots of workflow configurations so you can roll back after a bad dep…
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