How APIs Are Adopting Versionless Design Patterns

Episode 31 of The API Podcast examines the shift away from traditional versioning in REST and GraphQL APIs. Lucas and Luna explore how companies like Shopify and GitHub are adopting versionless approaches—using techniques like additive changes, field deprecation with sunset headers, and GraphQL's built-in schema evolution. They discuss a real case where a major e-commerce platform cut breaking changes by 90 percent after moving to a versionless model, and what it means for API developers and consumers. The hosts also touch on the trade-offs: increased complexity for providers versus a smoother experience for clients. This episode offers concrete takeaways for anyone designing or maintaining APIs in 2026. #API #REST #GraphQL #VersionlessAPI #Shopify #GitHub #SchemaEvolution #BackwardCompatibility #DeveloperExperience #TechPodcast #SoftwareEngineering #WebDevelopment #APIStrategy #Deprecation #SunsetHeaders #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo