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My user payload includes a field my app can't set: why email_verified_at ships anyway

Ali NematiAli Nemati1 day ago
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A common practice in API design involves including fields in responses even when the functionality to populate them doesn't yet exist. This approach, exemplified by the inclusion of email_verified_at in a user resource, prioritizes forward compatibility by allowing future feature additions without requiring extensive code changes across the application. Developers should consider this strategy to minimize potential refactoring and maintain a stable API shape, particularly when building boilerplates or starter kits.

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