Versionagnostic
Version-agnostic describes a design goal where a software component, library, or interface operates correctly across multiple versions of a dependency, protocol, or data format without requiring changes to client code when the version changes.
Achieving this typically involves design choices such as defining stable, version-tolerant interfaces; using abstraction layers or
Common examples include libraries that support multiple runtime or API versions, APIs that expose a single
Benefits include easier maintenance, longer component lifespans, smoother upgrades, and broader interoperability for users who operate
Challenges include added complexity to maintain compatibility across versions, potential performance overhead, and the risk of
Related concepts include backward compatibility, forward compatibility, semantic versioning, API versioning, compatibility shims, and feature flags.