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How do you handle schema evolution in mobile backend communication?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Schema evolution is handled through backward-compatible API design and versioning.
Deep explanation
Mobile apps must handle evolving backend schemas without breaking. Techniques include optional fields, default values, versioned endpoints, and feature flags. Decoding logic must tolerate missing or extra fields.
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