Glossary entry
Backward compatibility
Backward compatibility ensures newer software versions continue supporting functionality, data formats, and integrations from previous versions without breaking changes.
Category
Lending technology
Definition
Why it matters for regulated teams
- Reduces integration outages during vendor upgrades
- Enables safer rollout with parallel migrations
- Supports long-lived banking systems and strict change windows
What to ask vendors
- How are API changes versioned and communicated?
- How long are older versions supported?
- Is there a migration playbook and test tooling?
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