API Deprecation Timeline & Guidance Survey Template
Gauge developer sentiment on API deprecation timelines, guidance clarity and change communication. Use this template to improve fairness and migration UX.
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Sample Survey Items
Q1
Multiple Choice
When did you most recently encounter a deprecation that affected your work?
In the last 30 days
31–90 days ago
3–6 months ago
7–12 months ago
Over 12 months ago
I have not encountered one
Q2
Dropdown
Who initiated that deprecation?
Cloud platform provider
SaaS or API vendor
Open-source project maintainers
Internal team at my company
Hardware/device vendor
Not sure
Q3
Multiple Choice
Was a specific removal/sunset date provided?
Yes, a specific date
No, only general timing
Not sure/wasn't stated
Q4
Opinion Scale
Overall, how fair was the deprecation timeline?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Very unfairMid: NeutralMax: Very fair
Q5
Numeric
About how many weeks of notice were provided? (If not applicable or unsure, you may skip.)
Accepts a numeric value
Whole numbers only
Q6
Numeric
Minimum number of weeks of notice you consider fair for breaking changes.
Accepts a numeric value
Whole numbers only
Q7
Opinion Scale
How clear was the deprecation guidance and communication?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Very unclearMid: NeutralMax: Very clear
Q8
Matrix
Please rate the quality of guidance you saw or would expect.
Rows
Very poor
Poor
Adequate
Good
Excellent
Actionable steps
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Completeness of scenarios
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Accuracy and consistency
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Relevance of code samples
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Troubleshooting guidance
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Versioning policy clarity
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Q9
Rating
How much effort did the migration require for your codebase?
Scale: 10 (star)
Min: Minimal effortMax: Extensive effort
Q10
Ranking
Rank your top pain points during deprecation and migration.
Drag to order (top = most important)
Understanding what changed
Planning the timeline
Refactoring code
Updating dependencies
Testing and validation
Coordinating across teams
Q11
Multiple Choice
Where did you first learn about the deprecation?
Email notification
In-product banner or console
Release notes or changelog
API response headers or warnings
Documentation site
Social media or community post
Colleague or internal announcement
I don't recall
Q12
Opinion Scale
After this deprecation, how did your trust in the vendor change?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Much lowerMid: No changeMax: Much higher
Q13
Multiple Choice
Attention check: To confirm you’re paying attention, please select “I am paying attention.”
I am paying attention
I am not paying attention
Prefer not to say
Q14
Dropdown
What is your primary role?
Backend engineer
Frontend engineer
Full-stack engineer
Mobile engineer
DevOps/SRE
Data/ML engineer
Architect
Engineering manager
Product manager
Other
Q15
Dropdown
How many years of professional software development experience do you have?
Less than 1
1–3
4–6
7–10
11–15
16+
Q16
Dropdown
Approximately how many employees does your organization have?
1–10
11–50
51–200
201–1,000
1,001–5,000
5,001–10,000
10,001+
Q17
Dropdown
Which region are you primarily based in?
North America
Latin America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
East Asia
South Asia
Southeast Asia
Oceania
Prefer not to say
Q18
Long Text
What would make deprecation timelines and guidance clearer and fairer for you?
Max 600 chars
Q19
AI Interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on Deprecation Timelines and Guidance
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: Expert InterviewerMode: Fast
Q20
Chat Message
Thanks for your time—your feedback helps improve deprecation practices and developer experience!
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