API Versioning Strategy Advisor
Choose your compatibility target and change constraints to compare a few versioning options.
Rules are a discussion aid, not a universal answer.
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Choose compatibility, breaking-change, consumer, and deployment conditions.
- Generate the rule-based strategy draft locally.
- Edit it and validate it with your team and API contract.
Transparent planning rules
The suggestion is a starting prompt based on your selections, not a universal recommendation. Confirm it against your contract, clients, ownership, and release process.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
Is this the only correct API strategy?
No. It is a small rule matrix for discussion.
Does it inspect my API?
No. Enter the relevant constraints yourself.