Struggling with API Versioning in Laravel for a Distributed Team Setup
Hey everyone, I'm running into an issue that's driving me crazy. While refactoring our Laravel application, the topic of API versioning came up, especially since our team is distributed across multiple time zones. We're using Laravel 9 and aiming for a clean implementation that allows for backward compatibility. Currently, the structure looks like this: ```php Route::prefix('api/v1')->group(function () { Route::get('/users', [UserController::class, 'index']); Route::get('/users/{id}', [UserController::class, 'show']); }); ``` However, as we plan for future updates, it’s becoming apparent that simply prefixing routes isn't scalable. I’ve tried using Laravel's built-in route versioning, but documentation has left some gaps. Here’s what I attempted: 1. Created a separate route file for each version, but that feels repetitive. 2. Tried to implement a versioning strategy using request headers, but it adds complexity in middleware. 3. Considered using packages like `dingo/api`, yet I’m unsure if it's the right fit for our needs. My goal is to maintain clarity and organization as our API evolves. Is there a recommended best practice for handling this situation? How do other teams manage versioning without introducing chaos, especially when multiple developers are involved? Any insights on configuration or patterns to adopt would be greatly appreciated. Is there a better approach? This is for a service running on macOS. I appreciate any insights!