HOW TO ACTUALLY MIGRATE COMPLEX SYSTEMS IN INFRASTRUCTURE

Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

Migrating complex systems requires careful planning and execution to avoid disrupting services and user experience. Approaches like hard forking, splitting teams, or relying on single individuals are discouraged. Instead, the "Strangler Fig Pattern" is recommended, where the new system gradually replaces parts of the old system without affecting customers, minimizing downtime and risk.