Practice API lifecycle vocabulary: private beta, early access, general availability, deprecation, sunset dates, and version migration.
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An announcement says 'The API is in private beta.' What does private beta mean?
Private beta means the API is released to a select, invited group of users for early testing and feedback. It is not publicly available, and the API surface may still change based on feedback.
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A blog post says 'We're accepting early access requests.' What is the purpose of an early access program?
Early access programs allow select developers to try an API before general availability. They help teams gather real-world feedback, identify issues, and build early adopter relationships and case studies.
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A changelog entry reads 'The API reaches general availability (GA).' What does GA mean?
General Availability (GA) means the API is officially released to all users, is considered stable, and comes with standard support commitments. It signals that the API is production-ready.
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Documentation says 'The v1 API is deprecated — migrate to v2 by Q3.' What does deprecated mean?
Deprecation means the API version is still functional but is on a path to retirement. The team will no longer add features to it and will eventually shut it down. Developers must migrate to the newer version before the sunset date.
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An email says 'The sunset date for v1 is December 31.' What is a sunset date?
A sunset date is the hard deadline after which a deprecated API version is deactivated. After this date, any calls to the old version will fail. It gives developers a clear timeline for migration planning.