getLatest
getLatest is a generic term used in software to refer to retrieving the most recent item, version, or update from a data source or service. It is commonly implemented as a function, method, or API endpoint in programming languages and frameworks.
In practice, getLatest may return a single item or a list of items limited by a specified
Common implementations include: in SQL, selecting with ORDER BY updated_at DESC LIMIT 1; in RESTful APIs, endpoints
Practical considerations include data freshness, cache invalidation, handling time zones, and error handling when no items
Related concepts include getRecent, fetchLatest, latestVersion, newest, and getLatestRelease.