API Testing · Junior · Question 66 of 75

What does API versioning like `/v1/orders` help with?

1Hiding the API from users who don't know the version
2Changing the API without breaking existing clients
3Making requests faster by using shorter URLs

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Correct answer: Changing the API without breaking existing clients

Explanation

Old clients keep using v1 while new ones move to v2. Testers check both versions while v1 is supported.

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