Analyzes migration complexity, risks, timelines, and strategies for moving
from legacy technology stacks to modern alternatives.
from typing import Dict, List, Any, Optional, Tuple
"""Analyze migration paths and complexity for technology stack changes."""
# Migration complexity factors
def __init__(self, migration_data: Dict[str, Any]):
Initialize migration analyzer with migration parameters.
migration_data: Dictionary containing source/target technologies and constraints
self.source_tech = migration_data.get('source_technology', 'Unknown')
self.target_tech = migration_data.get('target_technology', 'Unknown')
self.codebase_stats = migration_data.get('codebase_stats', {})
self.constraints = migration_data.get('constraints', {})
self.team_info = migration_data.get('team', {})
def calculate_complexity_score(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
Calculate overall migration complexity (1-10 scale).
Dictionary with complexity scores by factor
'code_volume': self._score_code_volume(),
'architecture_changes': self._score_architecture_changes(),
'data_migration': self._score_data_migration(),
'api_compatibility': self._score_api_compatibility(),
'dependency_changes': self._score_dependency_changes(),
'testing_requirements': self._score_testing_requirements()
# Calculate weighted average
'architecture_changes': 0.25,
'api_compatibility': 0.15,
'dependency_changes': 0.10,
'testing_requirements': 0.10
overall = sum(scores[k] * weights[k] for k in scores.keys())
scores['overall_complexity'] = overall
def _score_code_volume(self) -> float:
Score complexity based on codebase size.
Code volume complexity score (1-10)
lines_of_code = self.codebase_stats.get('lines_of_code', 10000)
num_files = self.codebase_stats.get('num_files', 100)
num_components = self.codebase_stats.get('num_components', 50)
# Score based on lines of code (primary factor)
elif lines_of_code < 20000:
elif lines_of_code < 50000:
elif lines_of_code < 100000:
# Adjust for component count
base_score = min(10, base_score + 1)
elif num_components > 500:
base_score = min(10, base_score + 2)
def _score_architecture_changes(self) -> float:
Score complexity based on architectural changes.
Architecture complexity score (1-10)
arch_change_level = self.codebase_stats.get('architecture_change_level', 'moderate')
'minimal': 2, # Same patterns, just different framework
'moderate': 5, # Some pattern changes, similar concepts
'significant': 7, # Different patterns, major refactoring
'complete': 10 # Complete rewrite, different paradigm
return float(scores.get(arch_change_level, 5))
def _score_data_migration(self) -> float:
Score complexity based on data migration requirements.
Data migration complexity score (1-10)
has_database = self.codebase_stats.get('has_database', True)
database_size_gb = self.codebase_stats.get('database_size_gb', 10)
schema_changes = self.codebase_stats.get('schema_changes_required', 'minimal')
data_transformation = self.codebase_stats.get('data_transformation_required', False)
# Base score from database size
elif database_size_gb < 10:
elif database_size_gb < 100:
elif database_size_gb < 1000:
# Adjust for schema changes
score += schema_adjustments.get(schema_changes, 1)
# Adjust for data transformation
return min(10.0, float(score))
def _score_api_compatibility(self) -> float:
Score complexity based on API compatibility.
API compatibility complexity score (1-10)
breaking_api_changes = self.codebase_stats.get('breaking_api_changes', 'some')
'none': 1, # Fully compatible
'minimal': 3, # Few breaking changes
'some': 5, # Moderate breaking changes
'many': 7, # Significant breaking changes
'complete': 10 # Complete API rewrite
return float(scores.get(breaking_api_changes, 5))
def _score_dependency_changes(self) -> float:
Score complexity based on dependency changes.
Dependency complexity score (1-10)
num_dependencies = self.codebase_stats.get('num_dependencies', 20)
dependencies_to_replace = self.codebase_stats.get('dependencies_to_replace', 5)
# Score based on replacement percentage
if num_dependencies == 0:
replacement_pct = (dependencies_to_replace / num_dependencies) * 100
elif replacement_pct < 25:
elif replacement_pct < 50:
elif replacement_pct < 75:
def _score_testing_requirements(self) -> float:
Score complexity based on testing requirements.
Testing complexity score (1-10)
test_coverage = self.codebase_stats.get('current_test_coverage', 0.5) # 0-1 scale
num_tests = self.codebase_stats.get('num_tests', 100)
# If good test coverage, easier migration (can verify)
elif test_coverage >= 0.6:
elif test_coverage >= 0.4:
base_score = 9 # Poor coverage = hard to verify migration
# Large test suites need updates
base_score = min(10, base_score + 1)
def estimate_effort(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
Estimate migration effort in person-hours and timeline.
Dictionary with effort estimates
complexity = self.calculate_complexity_score()
overall_complexity = complexity['overall_complexity']
lines_of_code = self.codebase_stats.get('lines_of_code', 10000)
base_hours = lines_of_code / 50 # 50 lines per hour baseline
complexity_multiplier = 1 + (overall_complexity / 10)
estimated_hours = base_hours * complexity_multiplier
phases = self._calculate_phase_breakdown(estimated_hours)
team_size = self.team_info.get('team_size', 3)
hours_per_week_per_dev = self.team_info.get('hours_per_week', 30) # Account for other work
total_dev_weeks = estimated_hours / (team_size * hours_per_week_per_dev)
total_calendar_weeks = total_dev_weeks * 1.2 # Buffer for blockers
'total_hours': estimated_hours,
'total_person_months': estimated_hours / 160, # 160 hours per person-month
'dev_weeks': total_dev_weeks,
'calendar_weeks': total_calendar_weeks,
'calendar_months': total_calendar_weeks / 4.33
'hours_per_week_per_dev': hours_per_week_per_dev
def _calculate_phase_breakdown(self, total_hours: float) -> Dict[str, Dict[str, float]]:
Calculate effort breakdown by migration phase.
total_hours: Total estimated hours
# Standard phase percentages
'planning_and_prototyping': 0.15,
'testing_and_validation': 0.25,
'deployment_and_monitoring': 0.10,
'buffer_and_contingency': 0.05
for phase, percentage in phase_percentages.items():
hours = total_hours * percentage
'person_weeks': hours / 40,
'percentage': f"{percentage * 100:.0f}%"
def assess_risks(self) -> Dict[str, List[Dict[str, str]]]:
Identify and assess migration risks.
Categorized risks with mitigation strategies
complexity = self.calculate_complexity_score()
'technical_risks': self._identify_technical_risks(complexity),
'business_risks': self._identify_business_risks(),
'team_risks': self._identify_team_risks()
def _identify_technical_risks(self, complexity: Dict[str, float]) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
Identify technical risks.
complexity: Complexity scores
List of technical risks with mitigations
# API compatibility risks
if complexity['api_compatibility'] >= 7:
'risk': 'Breaking API changes may cause integration failures',
'mitigation': 'Create compatibility layer; implement feature flags for gradual rollout'
if complexity['data_migration'] >= 7:
'risk': 'Data migration could cause data loss or corruption',
'mitigation': 'Implement robust backup strategy; run parallel systems during migration; extensive validation'
if complexity['architecture_changes'] >= 8:
'risk': 'Major architectural changes increase risk of performance regression',
'mitigation': 'Extensive performance testing; staged rollout; monitoring and alerting'
if complexity['testing_requirements'] >= 7:
'risk': 'Inadequate test coverage may miss critical bugs',
'mitigation': 'Improve test coverage before migration; automated regression testing; user acceptance testing'
'risk': 'Standard technical risks (bugs, edge cases)',
'mitigation': 'Standard QA processes and staged rollout'
def _identify_business_risks(self) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
List of business risks with mitigations
downtime_tolerance = self.constraints.get('downtime_tolerance', 'low')
if downtime_tolerance == 'none':
'risk': 'Zero-downtime migration increases complexity and risk',
'mitigation': 'Blue-green deployment; feature flags; gradual traffic migration'
'risk': 'New implementation may lack feature parity',
'mitigation': 'Comprehensive feature audit; prioritized feature list; clear communication'
'risk': 'Migration may take longer than estimated',
'mitigation': 'Build in 20% buffer; regular progress reviews; scope management'
def _identify_team_risks(self) -> List[Dict[str, str]]:
Identify team-related risks.
List of team risks with mitigations
team_experience = self.team_info.get('target_tech_experience', 'low')
if team_experience in ['low', 'none']:
'risk': 'Team lacks experience with target technology',
'mitigation': 'Training program; hire experienced developers; external consulting'
team_size = self.team_info.get('team_size', 3)
'risk': 'Small team size may extend timeline',
'mitigation': 'Consider augmenting team; reduce scope; extend timeline'
'risk': 'Loss of institutional knowledge during migration',
'mitigation': 'Comprehensive documentation; knowledge sharing sessions; pair programming'
def generate_migration_plan(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
Generate comprehensive migration plan.
Complete migration plan with timeline and recommendations
complexity = self.calculate_complexity_score()
effort = self.estimate_effort()
risks = self.assess_risks()
# Generate phased approach
approach = self._recommend_migration_approach(complexity['overall_complexity'])
# Generate recommendation
recommendation = self._generate_migration_recommendation(complexity, effort, risks)
'source_technology': self.source_tech,
'target_technology': self.target_tech,
'complexity_analysis': complexity,
'effort_estimation': effort,
'risk_assessment': risks,
'recommended_approach': approach,
'overall_recommendation': recommendation,
'success_criteria': self._define_success_criteria()
def _recommend_migration_approach(self, complexity_score: float) -> Dict[str, Any]:
Recommend migration approach based on complexity.
complexity_score: Overall complexity score
Recommended approach details
if complexity_score <= 3:
approach = 'direct_migration'
description = 'Direct migration - low complexity allows straightforward migration'
timeline_multiplier = 1.0
elif complexity_score <= 6:
approach = 'phased_migration'
description = 'Phased migration - migrate components incrementally to manage risk'
timeline_multiplier = 1.3
approach = 'strangler_pattern'
description = 'Strangler pattern - gradually replace old system while running in parallel'
timeline_multiplier = 1.5
'description': description,
'timeline_multiplier': timeline_multiplier,
'phases': self._generate_approach_phases(approach)
def _generate_approach_phases(self, approach: str) -> List[str]:
Generate phase descriptions for migration approach.
approach: Migration approach type
List of phase descriptions
'Phase 1: Set up target environment and migrate configuration',
'Phase 2: Migrate codebase and dependencies',
'Phase 3: Migrate data with validation',
'Phase 4: Comprehensive testing',
'Phase 5: Cutover and monitoring'
'Phase 1: Identify and prioritize components for migration',
'Phase 2: Migrate non-critical components first',
'Phase 3: Migrate core components with parallel running',
'Phase 4: Migrate critical components with rollback plan',
'Phase 5: Decommission old system'
'Phase 1: Set up routing layer between old and new systems',
'Phase 2: Implement new features in target technology only',
'Phase 3: Gradually migrate existing features (lowest risk first)',
'Phase 4: Migrate high-risk components last with extensive testing',
'Phase 5: Complete migration and remove routing layer'
return phases.get(approach, phases['phased_migration'])
def _generate_migration_recommendation(
complexity: Dict[str, float],
risks: Dict[str, List[Dict[str, str]]]
Generate overall migration recommendation.
complexity: Complexity analysis
effort: Effort estimation
overall_complexity = complexity['overall_complexity']
timeline_months = effort['estimated_timeline']['calendar_months']
# Count high/critical severity risks
1 for risk_list in risks.values()
if risk['severity'] in ['High', 'Critical']
if overall_complexity <= 4 and high_risk_count <= 2:
return f"Recommended - Low complexity migration achievable in {timeline_months:.1f} months with manageable risks"
elif overall_complexity <= 7 and high_risk_count <= 4:
return f"Proceed with caution - Moderate complexity migration requiring {timeline_months:.1f} months and careful risk management"
return f"High risk - Complex migration requiring {timeline_months:.1f} months. Consider: incremental approach, additional resources, or alternative solutions"
def _define_success_criteria(self) -> List[str]:
Define success criteria for migration.
'Feature parity with current system',
'Performance equal or better than current system',
'Zero data loss or corruption',
'All tests passing (unit, integration, E2E)',
'Successful production deployment with <1% error rate',
'Team trained and comfortable with new technology',
'Documentation complete and up-to-date'