How is API versioning achieved in MuleSoft?

API versioning in MuleSoft is primarily achieved by specifying the version in the API's endpoint. This approach allows developers to clearly delineate between different versions of the API, making it easy for consumers to identify which version they are interacting with. For instance, an endpoint might look like /api/v1/resource for version 1 and /api/v2/resource for version 2. This method adheres to RESTful principles and makes versioning straightforward and manageable. It ensures that clients can access the specific version they require without disruptive changes, thereby enhancing backward compatibility and allowing for smoother transitions between different API versions.

Other methods, while potentially useful for various reasons, are not as effective for API versioning in the context of MuleSoft. For instance, using version control systems is more about managing code rather than the API itself. Creating separate API gateways introduces complexity and is not necessary for simple version management. Naming conventions may provide some clarity but do not define the structural access to different versions as explicitly as versioning in the endpoint itself.