dependency-upgrade

Manage major dependency upgrades with compatibility checks, staged rollouts, and testing.

• Manage major dependency version upgrades
• Perform compatibility analysis before upgrades
• Use staged rollouts to minimize risk
• Handle breaking changes with codemods and scripts

• Use semantic versioning (MAJOR, MINOR, PATCH)
• Audit dependencies with npm/yarn commands
• Create compatibility matrices for version alignment
• Follow phased upgrade strategy (plan, update, validate)
• Handle breaking changes with codemods and migration scripts
• Run comprehensive testing (unit, integration, E2E, visual)
• Automate updates with Renovate/Dependabot
• Maintain rollback plan for emergency recovery

1. 1.Audit dependencies with npm/yarn outdated and audit
2. 2.Analyze dependency tree with npm ls/yarn why
3. 3.Create and follow a staged upgrade plan
4. 4.Test compatibility with unit, integration, and visual tests
5. 5.Apply codemods or scripts for breaking change fixes
6. 6.Use automated tools (Renovate/Dependabot) for updates