This document outlines a comprehensive 6-phase migration strategy for transitioning a dating application from legacy infrastructure to AWS RDS and containerized backend services. The approach prioritizes minimal user disruption while ensuring data integrity and system reliability throughout the transition process.
Key Migration Principles:
- User-Centric Approach: Minimize end-user impact through careful timing and communication
- Data Integrity First: Ensure zero data loss during transition
- Safety Net Strategy: Maintain rollback capabilities for one full week