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API Deprecation Basics
Deprecate APIs without surprises
This guide explains setting deprecation policies, communicating timelines, adding headers, and sharing clear migration guides and test environments.
- api deprecation
- sunset
- headers
- migration
- communication
Announce early
Share deprecation notices in docs and changelogs with rationale.
Use headers
Add Deprecation and Sunset headers with dates and links to docs.
Provide migrations
Offer side-by-side examples, test sandboxes, and contact channels.
Track adoption
Monitor traffic to deprecated endpoints and nudge heavy users.