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Public API Design and Compatibility

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

  • Designing public APIs for NuGet packages or libraries
  • Making changes to existing public APIs
  • Planning wire format changes for distributed systems
  • Implementing versioning strategies
  • Reviewing pull requests for breaking changes

The Three Types of Compatibility

TypeDefinitionScope
API/SourceCode compiles against newer versionPublic method signatures, types
BinaryCompiled code runs against newer versionAssembly layout, method tokens
WireSerialized data readable by other versionsNetwork protocols, persistence formats

Breaking any of these creates upgrade friction for users.


Extend-Only Design

The foundation of stable APIs: never remove or modify, only extend.

Three Pillars
  1. Previous functionality is immutable - Once released, behavior and signatures are locked
  2. New functionality through new constructs - Add overloads, new types, opt-in features
  3. Removal only after deprecation period - Years, not releases
Benefits
  • Old code continues working in new versions
  • New and old pathways coexist
  • Upgrades are non-breaking by default
  • Users upgrade on their schedule

Resources:


API Change Guidelines

Safe Changes (Any Release)
// SAFE: Add NEW overload methods that delegate to existing methods
// Existing method - do not modify its signature
public void Process(Order order) { ... }
// New overload - safe to add
public void Process(Order order, CancellationToken ct)
{
    // implementation that handles cancellation
}

// SAFE: Add NEW overloads for additional functionality
// Existing method - do not modify
public void Send(Message msg) { ... }
// New overload - safe to add
public void Send(Message msg, Priority priority)
{
    // implementation that handles priority
}

// ADD new types, interfaces, enums
public interface IOrderValidator { }
public enum OrderStatus { Pending, Complete, Cancelled }

// ADD new members to existing types
public class Order
{
    public DateTimeOffset? ShippedAt { get; init; }  // NEW
}
Unsafe Changes (Never or Major Version Only)
// REMOVE or RENAME public members
public void ProcessOrder(Order order);  // Was: Process()

// CHANGE parameter types or order
public void Process(int orderId);  // Was: Process(Order order)

// CHANGE return types
public Order? GetOrder(string id);  // Was: public Order GetOrder()

// CHANGE access modifiers
internal class OrderProcessor { }  // Was: public

// ADD optional parameters to EXISTING methods (binary incompatible!)
// The compiled IL method signature changes - callers compiled against
// the old signature will get MissingMethodException at runtime.
// Optional parameter defaults are baked into the CALLER's assembly at compile time.
public void Process(Order order, CancellationToken ct = default);  // Breaks binary compat!
public void Send(Message msg, Priority priority = Priority.Normal);  // Breaks binary compat!
// Correct approach: add a NEW overload method instead (see Safe Changes above)

// ADD required parameters without defaults
public void Process(Order order, ILogger logger);  // Breaks callers!
Deprecation Pattern
// Step 1: Mark as obsolete with version (any release)
[Obsolete("Obsolete since v1.5.0. Use ProcessAsync instead.")]
public void Process(Order order) { }

// Step 2: Add new recommended API (same release)
public Task ProcessAsync(Order order, CancellationToken ct = default);

// Step 3: Remove in next major version (v2.0+)
// Only after users have had time to migrate

API Approval Testing

Prevent accidental breaking changes with automated API surface testing.

Using ApiApprover + Verify
dotnet add package PublicApiGenerator
dotnet add package Verify.Xunit
[Fact]
public Task ApprovePublicApi()
{
    var api = typeof(MyLibrary.PublicClass).Assembly.GeneratePublicApi();
    return Verify(api);
}

Creates ApprovePublicApi.verified.txt:

namespace MyLibrary
{
    public class OrderProcessor
    {
        public OrderProcessor() { }
        public void Process(Order order) { }
        public Task ProcessAsync(Order order, CancellationToken ct = default) { }
    }
}

Any API change fails the test - reviewer must explicitly approve changes.

PR Review Process
  1. PR includes changes to *.verified.txt files
  2. Reviewers see exact API surface changes in diff
  3. Breaking changes are immediately visible
  4. Conscious decision required to approve

Wire Compatibility

For distributed systems, serialized data must be readable across versions.

Requirements
DirectionRequirement
BackwardOld writers → New readers (current version reads old data)
ForwardNew writers → Old readers (old version reads new data)

Both are required for zero-downtime rolling upgrades.

Safely Evolving Wire Formats

Phase 1: Add read-side support (opt-in)

// New message type - readers deployed first
public sealed record HeartbeatV2(
    Address From,
    long SequenceNr,
    long CreationTimeMs);  // NEW field

// Deserializer handles both old and new
public object Deserialize(byte[] data, string manifest) => manifest switch
{
    "Heartbeat" => DeserializeHeartbeatV1(data),   // Old format
    "HeartbeatV2" => DeserializeHeartbeatV2(data), // New format
    _ => throw new NotSupportedException()
};

Phase 2: Enable write-side (opt-out, next minor version)

// Config to enable new format (off by default initially)
akka.cluster.use-heartbeat-v2 = on

Phase 3: Make default (future version)

After install base has absorbed read-side code.

Schema-Based Serialization

Prefer schema-based formats over reflection-based:

FormatTypeWire Compatibility
Protocol BuffersSchema-basedExcellent - explicit field numbers
MessagePackSchema-basedGood - with contracts
System.Text.JsonSchema-based (with source gen)Good - explicit properties
Newtonsoft.JsonReflection-basedPoor - type names in payload
BinaryFormatterReflection-basedTerrible - never use

See dotnet/serialization skill for details.


Encapsulation Patterns

Internal APIs

Mark non-public APIs explicitly:

// Attribute for documentation
[InternalApi]
public class ActorSystemImpl { }

// Namespace convention
namespace MyLibrary.Internal
{
    public class InternalHelper { }  // Public for extensibility, not for users
}

Document clearly:

Types in .Internal namespaces or marked with [InternalApi] may change between any releases without notice.

Sealing Classes
// DO: Seal classes not designed for inheritance
public sealed class OrderProcessor { }

// DON'T: Leave unsealed by accident
public class OrderProcessor { }  // Users might inherit, blocking changes
Interface Segregation
// DO: Small, focused interfaces
public interface IOrderReader
{
    Order? GetById(OrderId id);
}

public interface IOrderWriter
{
    Task SaveAsync(Order order);
}

// DON'T: Monolithic interfaces (can't add methods without breaking)
public interface IOrderRepository
{
    Order? GetById(OrderId id);
    Task SaveAsync(Order order);
    // Adding new methods breaks all implementations!
}

Versioning Strategy

Semantic Versioning (Practical)
VersionChanges Allowed
Patch (1.0.x)Bug fixes, security patches
Minor (1.x.0)New features, deprecations, obsolete removal
Major (x.0.0)Breaking changes, old API removal
Key Principles
  1. No surprise breaks - Even major versions should be announced and planned
  2. Extensions anytime - New APIs can ship in any release
  3. Deprecate before remove - [Obsolete] for at least one minor version
  4. Communicate timelines - Users need to plan upgrades
Chesterton's Fence

Before removing or changing something, understand why it exists.

Assume every public API is used by someone. If you want to change it:

  1. Socialize the proposal on GitHub
  2. Document migration path
  3. Provide deprecation period
  4. Ship in planned release

Pull Request Checklist

When reviewing PRs that touch public APIs:

  • No removed public members (use [Obsolete] instead)
  • No changed signatures (add overloads instead)
  • No new required parameters (use defaults)
  • API approval test updated (.verified.txt changes reviewed)
  • Wire format changes are opt-in (read-side first)
  • Breaking changes documented (release notes, migration guide)

Anti-Patterns

Breaking Changes Disguised as Fixes
// "Bug fix" that breaks users
public async Task<Order> GetOrderAsync(OrderId id)  // Was sync!
{
    // "Fixed" to be async - but breaks all callers
}

// Correct: Add new method, deprecate old
[Obsolete("Use GetOrderAsync instead")]
public Order GetOrder(OrderId id) => GetOrderAsync(id).Result;

public async Task<Order> GetOrderAsync(OrderId id) { }
Silent Behavior Changes
// Changing defaults breaks users who relied on old behavior
public void Configure(bool enableCaching = true)  // Was: false!

// Correct: New parameter with new name
public void Configure(
    bool enableCaching = false,  // Original default preserved
    bool enableNewCaching = true)  // New behavior opt-in
Polymorphic Serialization
// AVOID: Type names in wire format
{ "$type": "MyApp.Order, MyApp", "Id": 123 }

// Renaming Order class = wire break!

// PREFER: Explicit discriminators
{ "type": "order", "id": 123 }

Resources

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---
name: api-design
description: Design stable, compatible public APIs using extend-only design principles. Manage API compatibility, wire compatibility, and versioning for NuGet packages and distributed systems.
invocable: false
---

# Public API Design and Compatibility

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:
- Designing public APIs for NuGet packages or libraries
- Making changes to existing public APIs
- Planning wire format changes for distributed systems
- Implementing versioning strategies
- Reviewing pull requests for breaking changes

---

## The Three Types of Compatibility

| Type | Definition | Scope |
|------|------------|-------|
| **API/Source** | Code compiles against newer version | Public method signatures, types |
| **Binary** | Compiled code runs against newer version | Assembly layout, method tokens |
| **Wire** | Serialized data readable by other versions | Network protocols, persistence formats |

Breaking any of these creates upgrade friction for users.

---

## Extend-Only Design

The foundation of stable APIs: **never remove or modify, only extend**.

### Three Pillars

1. **Previous functionality is immutable** - Once released, behavior and signatures are locked
2. **New functionality through new constructs** - Add overloads, new types, opt-in features
3. **Removal only after deprecation period** - Years, not releases

### Benefits

- Old code continues working in new versions
- New and old pathways coexist
- Upgrades are non-breaking by default
- Users upgrade on their schedule

**Resources:**
- [Extend-Only Design](https://aaronstannard.com/extend-only-design/)
- [OSS Compatibility Standards](https://aaronstannard.com/oss-compatibility-standards/)

---

## API Change Guidelines

### Safe Changes (Any Release)

```csharp
// SAFE: Add NEW overload methods that delegate to existing methods
// Existing method - do not modify its signature
public void Process(Order order) { ... }
// New overload - safe to add
public void Process(Order order, CancellationToken ct)
{
    // implementation that handles cancellation
}

// SAFE: Add NEW overloads for additional functionality
// Existing method - do not modify
public void Send(Message msg) { ... }
// New overload - safe to add
public void Send(Message msg, Priority priority)
{
    // implementation that handles priority
}

// ADD new types, interfaces, enums
public interface IOrderValidator { }
public enum OrderStatus { Pending, Complete, Cancelled }

// ADD new members to existing types
public class Order
{
    public DateTimeOffset? ShippedAt { get; init; }  // NEW
}
```

### Unsafe Changes (Never or Major Version Only)

```csharp
// REMOVE or RENAME public members
public void ProcessOrder(Order order);  // Was: Process()

// CHANGE parameter types or order
public void Process(int orderId);  // Was: Process(Order order)

// CHANGE return types
public Order? GetOrder(string id);  // Was: public Order GetOrder()

// CHANGE access modifiers
internal class OrderProcessor { }  // Was: public

// ADD optional parameters to EXISTING methods (binary incompatible!)
// The compiled IL method signature changes - callers compiled against
// the old signature will get MissingMethodException at runtime.
// Optional parameter defaults are baked into the CALLER's assembly at compile time.
public void Process(Order order, CancellationToken ct = default);  // Breaks binary compat!
public void Send(Message msg, Priority priority = Priority.Normal);  // Breaks binary compat!
// Correct approach: add a NEW overload method instead (see Safe Changes above)

// ADD required parameters without defaults
public void Process(Order order, ILogger logger);  // Breaks callers!
```

### Deprecation Pattern

```csharp
// Step 1: Mark as obsolete with version (any release)
[Obsolete("Obsolete since v1.5.0. Use ProcessAsync instead.")]
public void Process(Order order) { }

// Step 2: Add new recommended API (same release)
public Task ProcessAsync(Order order, CancellationToken ct = default);

// Step 3: Remove in next major version (v2.0+)
// Only after users have had time to migrate
```

---

## API Approval Testing

Prevent accidental breaking changes with automated API surface testing.

### Using ApiApprover + Verify

```bash
dotnet add package PublicApiGenerator
dotnet add package Verify.Xunit
```

```csharp
[Fact]
public Task ApprovePublicApi()
{
    var api = typeof(MyLibrary.PublicClass).Assembly.GeneratePublicApi();
    return Verify(api);
}
```

Creates `ApprovePublicApi.verified.txt`:

```csharp
namespace MyLibrary
{
    public class OrderProcessor
    {
        public OrderProcessor() { }
        public void Process(Order order) { }
        public Task ProcessAsync(Order order, CancellationToken ct = default) { }
    }
}
```

**Any API change fails the test** - reviewer must explicitly approve changes.

### PR Review Process

1. PR includes changes to `*.verified.txt` files
2. Reviewers see exact API surface changes in diff
3. Breaking changes are immediately visible
4. Conscious decision required to approve

---

## Wire Compatibility

For distributed systems, serialized data must be readable across versions.

### Requirements

| Direction | Requirement |
|-----------|-------------|
| **Backward** | Old writers → New readers (current version reads old data) |
| **Forward** | New writers → Old readers (old version reads new data) |

Both are required for zero-downtime rolling upgrades.

### Safely Evolving Wire Formats

**Phase 1: Add read-side support (opt-in)**

```csharp
// New message type - readers deployed first
public sealed record HeartbeatV2(
    Address From,
    long SequenceNr,
    long CreationTimeMs);  // NEW field

// Deserializer handles both old and new
public object Deserialize(byte[] data, string manifest) => manifest switch
{
    "Heartbeat" => DeserializeHeartbeatV1(data),   // Old format
    "HeartbeatV2" => DeserializeHeartbeatV2(data), // New format
    _ => throw new NotSupportedException()
};
```

**Phase 2: Enable write-side (opt-out, next minor version)**

```csharp
// Config to enable new format (off by default initially)
akka.cluster.use-heartbeat-v2 = on
```

**Phase 3: Make default (future version)**

After install base has absorbed read-side code.

### Schema-Based Serialization

Prefer schema-based formats over reflection-based:

| Format | Type | Wire Compatibility |
|--------|------|-------------------|
| **Protocol Buffers** | Schema-based | Excellent - explicit field numbers |
| **MessagePack** | Schema-based | Good - with contracts |
| **System.Text.Json** | Schema-based (with source gen) | Good - explicit properties |
| Newtonsoft.Json | Reflection-based | Poor - type names in payload |
| BinaryFormatter | Reflection-based | Terrible - never use |

See `dotnet/serialization` skill for details.

---

## Encapsulation Patterns

### Internal APIs

Mark non-public APIs explicitly:

```csharp
// Attribute for documentation
[InternalApi]
public class ActorSystemImpl { }

// Namespace convention
namespace MyLibrary.Internal
{
    public class InternalHelper { }  // Public for extensibility, not for users
}
```

Document clearly:

> Types in `.Internal` namespaces or marked with `[InternalApi]` may change between any releases without notice.

### Sealing Classes

```csharp
// DO: Seal classes not designed for inheritance
public sealed class OrderProcessor { }

// DON'T: Leave unsealed by accident
public class OrderProcessor { }  // Users might inherit, blocking changes
```

### Interface Segregation

```csharp
// DO: Small, focused interfaces
public interface IOrderReader
{
    Order? GetById(OrderId id);
}

public interface IOrderWriter
{
    Task SaveAsync(Order order);
}

// DON'T: Monolithic interfaces (can't add methods without breaking)
public interface IOrderRepository
{
    Order? GetById(OrderId id);
    Task SaveAsync(Order order);
    // Adding new methods breaks all implementations!
}
```

---

## Versioning Strategy

### Semantic Versioning (Practical)

| Version | Changes Allowed |
|---------|----------------|
| **Patch** (1.0.x) | Bug fixes, security patches |
| **Minor** (1.x.0) | New features, deprecations, obsolete removal |
| **Major** (x.0.0) | Breaking changes, old API removal |

### Key Principles

1. **No surprise breaks** - Even major versions should be announced and planned
2. **Extensions anytime** - New APIs can ship in any release
3. **Deprecate before remove** - `[Obsolete]` for at least one minor version
4. **Communicate timelines** - Users need to plan upgrades

### Chesterton's Fence

> Before removing or changing something, understand why it exists.

Assume every public API is used by someone. If you want to change it:
1. Socialize the proposal on GitHub
2. Document migration path
3. Provide deprecation period
4. Ship in planned release

---

## Pull Request Checklist

When reviewing PRs that touch public APIs:

- [ ] **No removed public members** (use `[Obsolete]` instead)
- [ ] **No changed signatures** (add overloads instead)
- [ ] **No new required parameters** (use defaults)
- [ ] **API approval test updated** (`.verified.txt` changes reviewed)
- [ ] **Wire format changes are opt-in** (read-side first)
- [ ] **Breaking changes documented** (release notes, migration guide)

---

## Anti-Patterns

### Breaking Changes Disguised as Fixes

```csharp
// "Bug fix" that breaks users
public async Task<Order> GetOrderAsync(OrderId id)  // Was sync!
{
    // "Fixed" to be async - but breaks all callers
}

// Correct: Add new method, deprecate old
[Obsolete("Use GetOrderAsync instead")]
public Order GetOrder(OrderId id) => GetOrderAsync(id).Result;

public async Task<Order> GetOrderAsync(OrderId id) { }
```

### Silent Behavior Changes

```csharp
// Changing defaults breaks users who relied on old behavior
public void Configure(bool enableCaching = true)  // Was: false!

// Correct: New parameter with new name
public void Configure(
    bool enableCaching = false,  // Original default preserved
    bool enableNewCaching = true)  // New behavior opt-in
```

### Polymorphic Serialization

```csharp
// AVOID: Type names in wire format
{ "$type": "MyApp.Order, MyApp", "Id": 123 }

// Renaming Order class = wire break!

// PREFER: Explicit discriminators
{ "type": "order", "id": 123 }
```

---

## Resources

- [Making Public API Changes](https://getakka.net/community/contributing/api-changes-compatibility.html)
- [Wire Format Changes](https://getakka.net/community/contributing/wire-compatibility.html)
- [Extend-Only Design](https://aaronstannard.com/extend-only-design/)
- [OSS Compatibility Standards](https://aaronstannard.com/oss-compatibility-standards/)
- [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/)
- [PublicApiGenerator](https://github.com/PublicApiGenerator/PublicApiGenerator)

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