Application Versioning and Compatibility Strategy Template
Documenting how applications and interfaces are versioned, and the approach to backward and forward compatibility
The Application Versioning and Compatibility Strategy template provides a structured approach to documenting how applications and interfaces are versioned, and the approach to backward and forward compatibility.
Template Sections
This template includes 7 sections.
Versioning Strategy Overview
Describe the overall versioning approach for applications, APIs, and data schemas
API Versioning Approach
Document the versioning scheme (URL path, header, query param), deprecation timeline, minimum support period, and...
Compatibility Principles
State the rules for what constitutes a breaking vs non-breaking change
Version Lifecycle Diagram
Diagram section
Compatibility Constraints
Document constraints on breaking changes, minimum support periods, and consumer notification requirements
Deprecation Policy
Describe the formal process for deprecating and decommissioning old versions
Versioning Risks
Document risks such as version sprawl, consumer migration delays, and incompatible schema evolution
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Versioning Strategy Overview | Rich Text | Describe the overall versioning approach for applications, APIs, and data... |
| API Versioning Approach | API Versioning Strategy | Document the versioning scheme (URL path, header, query param), deprecation... |
| Compatibility Principles | Principle | State the rules for what constitutes a breaking vs non-breaking change |
| Version Lifecycle Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Compatibility Constraints | Constraint | Document constraints on breaking changes, minimum support periods, and consumer... |
| Deprecation Policy | Rich Text | Describe the formal process for deprecating and decommissioning old versions |
| Versioning Risks | Risk | Document risks such as version sprawl, consumer migration delays, and... |
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