Data Migration

Handle data and schema migrations safely.

Migration Checklist

Schema Migration

• Define forward and reverse schema migration scripts
• Verify schema changes are backward compatible where needed
• Check for data type changes that may cause truncation or loss
• Ensure index and constraint updates are included

Data Format Conversion

• Identify all serialization format changes
• Implement data transformation for existing records
• Verify date, time, and locale format compatibility
• Check for encoding changes affecting stored data