Migration Guide
npx claude-code-templates@latest --command documentation/migration-guide Content
Migration Guide Generator
Create comprehensive migration guide: $ARGUMENTS
Current System Analysis
- Current versions: @package.json or @requirements.txt or detect from lock files
- Migration history: !
find . -name "*migration*" -o -name "*upgrade*" | head -5 - Database schema: !
find . -name "*schema*" -o -name "*.sql" | head -3 - Dependencies: !
grep -c "dependency\|require\|import" package.json requirements.txt 2>/dev/null || echo "0" - Infrastructure: @docker-compose.yml or @k8s/ or @terraform/ (if exists)
Task
Generate systematic migration guide with comprehensive safety measures: $ARGUMENTS
Migration Scope Analysis
- Identify what is being migrated (framework, library, architecture, etc.)
- Determine source and target versions or technologies
- Assess the scale and complexity of the migration
- Identify affected systems and components
Impact Assessment
- Analyze breaking changes between versions
- Identify deprecated features and APIs
- Review new features and capabilities
- Assess compatibility requirements and constraints
- Evaluate performance and security implications
Prerequisites and Requirements
- Document system requirements for the target version
- List required tools and dependencies
- Specify minimum versions and compatibility requirements
- Identify necessary skills and team preparation
- Outline infrastructure and environment needs
Pre-Migration Preparation
- Create comprehensive backup strategies
- Set up development and testing environments
- Document current system state and configurations
- Establish rollback procedures and contingency plans
- Create migration timeline and milestones
Step-by-Step Migration Process
Example for Framework Upgrade:
markdown## Step 1: Environment Setup 1. Update development environment 2. Install new framework version 3. Update build tools and dependencies 4. Configure IDE and tooling ## Step 2: Dependencies Update 1. Update package.json/requirements.txt 2. Resolve dependency conflicts 3. Update related libraries 4. Test compatibility ## Step 3: Code Migration 1. Update import statements 2. Replace deprecated APIs 3. Update configuration files 4. Modify build scriptsBreaking Changes Documentation
- List all breaking changes with examples
- Provide before/after code comparisons
- Explain the rationale behind changes
- Offer alternative approaches for removed features
Example Breaking Change:
markdown### Removed: `oldMethod()` **Before:** ```javascript const result = library.oldMethod(param1, param2);After:
javascriptconst result = library.newMethod({ param1: param1, param2: param2 });Rationale: Improved type safety and extensibility
Configuration Changes
- Document configuration file updates
- Explain new configuration options
- Provide configuration migration scripts
- Show environment-specific configurations
Database Migration (if applicable)
- Create database schema migration scripts
- Document data transformation requirements
- Provide backup and restore procedures
- Test migration with sample data
- Plan for zero-downtime migrations
Testing Strategy
- Update existing tests for new APIs
- Create migration-specific test cases
- Implement integration and E2E tests
- Set up performance and load testing
- Document test scenarios and expected outcomes
Performance Considerations
- Document performance changes and optimizations
- Provide benchmarking guidelines
- Identify potential performance regressions
- Suggest monitoring and alerting updates
- Include memory and resource usage changes
Security Updates
- Document security improvements and changes
- Update authentication and authorization code
- Review and update security configurations
- Update dependency security scanning
- Document new security best practices
Deployment Strategy
- Plan phased rollout approach
- Create deployment scripts and automation
- Set up monitoring and health checks
- Plan for blue-green or canary deployments
- Document rollback procedures
Common Issues and Troubleshooting
markdown## Common Migration Issues ### Issue: Import/Module Resolution Errors **Symptoms:** Cannot resolve module 'old-package' **Solution:** 1. Update import statements to new package names 2. Check package.json for correct dependencies 3. Clear node_modules and reinstall ### Issue: API Method Not Found **Symptoms:** TypeError: oldMethod is not a function **Solution:** Replace with new API as documented in step 3Team Communication and Training
- Create team training materials
- Schedule knowledge sharing sessions
- Document new development workflows
- Update coding standards and guidelines
- Create quick reference guides
Tools and Automation
- Provide migration scripts and utilities
- Create code transformation tools (codemods)
- Set up automated compatibility checks
- Implement CI/CD pipeline updates
- Create validation and verification tools
Timeline and Milestones
markdown## Migration Timeline ### Phase 1: Preparation (Week 1-2) - [ ] Environment setup - [ ] Team training - [ ] Development environment migration ### Phase 2: Development (Week 3-6) - [ ] Core application migration - [ ] Testing and validation - [ ] Performance optimization ### Phase 3: Deployment (Week 7-8) - [ ] Staging deployment - [ ] Production deployment - [ ] Monitoring and supportRisk Mitigation
- Identify potential migration risks
- Create contingency plans for each risk
- Document escalation procedures
- Plan for extended timeline scenarios
- Prepare communication for stakeholders
Post-Migration Tasks
- Clean up deprecated code and configurations
- Update documentation and README files
- Review and optimize new implementation
- Conduct post-migration retrospective
- Plan for future maintenance and updates
Validation and Testing
- Create comprehensive test plans
- Document acceptance criteria
- Set up automated regression testing
- Plan user acceptance testing
- Implement monitoring and alerting
Documentation Updates
- Update API documentation
- Revise development guides
- Update deployment documentation
- Create troubleshooting guides
- Update team onboarding materials
Migration Types and Specific Considerations:
Framework Migration (React 17 → 18):
- Update React and ReactDOM imports
- Replace deprecated lifecycle methods
- Update testing library methods
- Handle concurrent features and Suspense
Database Migration (MySQL → PostgreSQL):
- Convert SQL syntax differences
- Update data types and constraints
- Migrate stored procedures to functions
- Update ORM configurations
Cloud Migration (On-premise → AWS):
- Containerize applications
- Update CI/CD pipelines
- Configure cloud services
- Implement infrastructure as code
Architecture Migration (Monolith → Microservices):
- Identify service boundaries
- Implement inter-service communication
- Set up service discovery
- Plan data consistency strategies
Remember to:
- Test thoroughly in non-production environments first
- Communicate progress and issues regularly
- Document lessons learned for future migrations
- Keep the migration guide updated based on real experiences