[Mike] 02. Versioned API foundation

[mikewheeleer]

Implement Versioned API foundation

Description

Define stable versioning strategy and deprecation policy for endpoints.

Requirements and context

• Must be secure, tested, and documented
• Should be efficient and easy to review
• Repository scope: Talenttrust/Talenttrust-Backend only
• Keep implementation aligned with existing project architecture and coding standards

Suggested execution

• Fork the repo and create a branch
• git checkout -b feature/backend-02-versioned-api-foundation
• Implement changes
  • Write code in: src/index.ts and modularized src/* files for define stable versioning strategy and deprecation policy for endpoints.
  • Write comprehensive tests: src/**/*.test.ts with integration and unit suites
  • Add documentation: README.md and docs/backend/
  • Include NatSpec-style comments where applicable (or equivalent structured doc comments)
  • Validate security assumptions and threat scenarios

Test and commit

• Run tests
• Cover edge cases and failure paths
• Include test output and security notes

Example commit message

feat: implement versioned api foundation with tests and docs

Guidelines

• Minimum 95 percent test coverage for impacted modules
• Clear documentation with reviewer-focused structure
• Timeframe: 96 hours

[Prz-droid]

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Moderator's reason: [Auto-assessed] The PR was created over 24 hours ago and comprehensively addresses all issue requirements, including a versioning strategy, deprecation policy, 95%+ test coverage, and extensive documentation. Despite being open, there are no maintainer objections, and the quality of the contribution is high and aligned with the project's needs.

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