How do REST APIs handle versioning, and why is it important?

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Versioning in REST APIs ensures backward compatibility and helps manage changes in the API without disrupting the clients.

In other words, it allows clients to continue using an existing API version without being forced to adapt to new changes immediately.

Common strategies include URI versioning (e.g., /v1/resource), versioning through custom request headers, or using media types in Accept headers.