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8. How to Limit Scope & Start Small
Start with a Whole, Small Product
The ideal starting point for migration is an independent application or stack, not just a background job or single microservice. That means:
How to Know You Picked the Right First Scope
Good candidates tend to have these traits:
What Not to Touch First
Some parts of your system might seem important, but they’re terrible starting points:
Why Starting Small Isn't Playing It Safe
Some parts of your system might seem important, but they’re terrible starting points:
Why Starting Small Isn't Playing It Safe
When we start small, we don't do it to avoid risk. We do it to de-risk the bigger plan. Our messaging to stakeholders is:
Avoiding Scope Creep
Even small migrations can get bloated. Here’s how we prevent that:
Don’t Forget Migration Burnout
Instead:
Lift, Shift, or Replatform? Choosing the Right AWS Migration Strategy