Replace legacy systems, step by step

Typical signs are missing security updates, outdated frameworks, knowledge that depends on a few people and changes that take disproportionately long. The free Legacy Check combines these factors into a risk score in six questions and suggests a suitable modernization path.

No. A complete rebuild is only one of several paths. It is often more economical to modernize the existing code in a targeted way or to replace individual modules gradually. Which path fits depends on the state of the system, the budget and the urgency.

With a gradual replacement, the legacy system stays in operation while new parts take over one by one. For migrations, we plan data transfer, test phase and cutover so that downtime stays as short as possible. We agree on the details together before the project starts.

That happens more often than you might think. The first step is then a technical analysis: we read the code, document dependencies and interfaces and make visible which parts are critical. This assessment is the basis for every further decision.

In good time, before security updates for your version run out. The bigger the version jump, the more plugins, themes and customizations need to be checked. The free Shopware Audit shows which version your shop runs and where it gets stuck before the update.