Versioning
/ˈvɜːrʒənɪŋ/
noun — “the art of keeping your code from turning into a time-travel paradox.”
Versioning is the practice of labeling and managing iterations of software, APIs, or data schemas to track changes over time and maintain compatibility. It helps developers, users, and systems understand which iteration they are working with, which features or fixes are available, and whether older clients can still communicate with newer services. Versioning is critical in API Design, software releases, and database migrations.