The Burden of API Versioning: URI or Header?

The article compares URI-based and header-based API versioning for backward compatibility.

It uses an ERP supply chain redesign to show how teams can roll out breaking changes without disrupting legacy clients.

Versioning helps APIs evolve safely, making upgrades easier for clients and simpler for engineering teams to manage.

API gateways such as nginx or Traefik can help enforce version routing in production.