AI agent migration workflow

Use AI agents for framework, API or codebase migrations while keeping scope, tests and rollback points explicit.

Quick answer

A migration agent should work in slices: inventory the old pattern, migrate one representative path, verify, then repeat with clear rollback points.

Map affected files, classify patterns, migrate the smallest complete slice, run focused checks and write down what is safe to automate next.

Migrations fail when the agent applies a mechanical rewrite without understanding behavior, data contracts or runtime constraints.

They can help a lot, but the first slice should be manually reviewed before scaling the pattern.