Living in the present, looking to the future
Many Odoo implementations are proposed to solve today's problems, but seldom is a stable platform proposed over time.
Due to the rapid pace at which software in general evolves, it is essential to maintain the latest version of the platform.
There are numerous cases, where the update of Odoo applications and their corresponding database, make the work of version migration not an easy task, especially if the system has applications that are not maintained or are not correctly planned.
For the migration of Odoo versions, many fundamental aspects must be taken into account.
Aspects to consider
Preparing a test environment
Have a dedicated development environment to ensure that data is backed up, before migrating to the upgraded version.
Software maintenance
Determine whether installed applications or modules are maintained by their developer.
Transform the database
The database transformation process requires different processes depending on the Odoo edition (Community or Enterprise).
Resolution of incidences
Benefits of upgrades
Some features to consider upgrading:
Improved functionality
Odoo has process flows that can be improved and sometimes redesigned.
Code optimisation
Code rewriting to improve execution speed, possible bugs, etc.
Performance improvements
Improvements in the speed of the platform in general.
New features
New applications or modules to cover needs that were not there.
Database optimisation
The performance of database queries or improvements in database maintenance.
Security
Correction of detected vulnerabilities and improvements against possible cyber attacks.
User interface improvements
Improvements in the user experience with the platform.
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