[blantonl]

This post addresses many of the issues we've dealt with at RadioReference.com. We version our primary APIs which has worked very well, but occasionally we have to abstract and write translations for backwards compatibility. We also need at times to deprecate versions and features.

But, this quote in the post is important: "When exposing APIs be absolutely certain the value you get from doing so is worth it."

In our case, our APIs are a significant revenue driver and are worth it. Don't let OP discourage you from exposing your platform's data via APIs. Instead, let this post warn you what to look out for when exposing APIs.