By name: laravel:api-surface-evolution description: Evolve APIs safely using versioned DTOs/transformers, deprecations, and compatibility tests
API Surface Evolution
Design for change without breaking clients.
Versioning Strategy
- Choose explicit versioning (URI
/v1/...or header negotiation) - Default to additive changes; never break a released contract
DTOs & Transformers
- Define versioned DTOs; map from models/services via transformers
- Keep controller thin—validate → transform → respond
Deprecations
- Mark fields as deprecated in docs and responses (e.g., headers)
- Provide sunset timelines; add metrics to see remaining usage
Testing
- Contract tests per version (request/response shapes)
- Backward compatibility tests for commonly used flows