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Data Contract Migration Basics

Move consumers to new contracts

Data contract migrations use dual schemas/versions with additive changes, soft validation first, track consumer readiness, and cutover/retire old contracts with clear dates and support.

Additive First

Ship additive versions; avoid breaking fields.

Dual Publish

Provide v1/v2 with soft checks; monitor consumers.

Cut Over

Set deadlines; support migrations; remove old after adoption.

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